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So, what is a primate?
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April 1, 2008|
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WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN COMMON WITH the aye-aye, sifaka, siamang, and potto? If you said your collarbone, you're probably a primatologist--a person who studies primates. If you're not, read on.
Just like those animals with the weird names, you belong to the group of mammals called primates. (By the way, the group also includes the more commonly known monkeys, chimps, and gorillas.) Among other things, it's the structure of your shoulder that earns you membership in that club. In primates, the upper arms are linked to the chest by the ...
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