Primates

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biological order taxon

Primates are a diverse order of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and grasping hands.

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Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
Monos (Monkeys) 1
Simiiformes 1

Statements (50)

Predicate Object
instanceOf biological order
taxon
characteristic enhanced vision and reduced reliance on smell
extended parental care
flexible shoulder joints
forward-facing eyes
generalized dentition
grasping hands
high degree of social behavior
large brain relative to body size
nails instead of claws in most species
opposable thumbs in many species
stereoscopic vision
class Mammalia
commonName primates
diet folivorous in some species
frugivorous in many species
omnivorous in many species
evolutionaryOrigin Late Cretaceous or early Paleocene
habitat forests
savannas
subtropical regions
tropical regions
woodlands
includesTaxon Atelidae
Callitrichidae
Cebidae
Cercopithecidae
Haplorhini
Hominidae
Homo sapiens
Hylobatidae
Lemuriformes
Strepsirrhini
Tarsiiformes
infraclass Eutheria
kingdom Animalia
lifespan generally long relative to body size
locomotion arboreal in many species
bipedal in humans
quadrupedal in many species
notableMember great apes
humans
monkeys
prosimians
phylum Chordata
reproduction viviparous
scientificName Primates
subclass Theria
taxonRank order

Referenced by (4)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Voice of the Xtabay hasTrack Primates
this entity surface form: Monos (Monkeys)
Pan infraorder Primates
this entity surface form: Simiiformes
Homo sapiens order Primates
Pan troglodytes order Primates