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Primate Anatomy

An Introduction

  • 3rd Edition - January 8, 2007
  • Author: Friderun Ankel-Simons
  • Language: English
  • Paperback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 7 2 5 7 6 - 9
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 6 9 1 1 - 9

Primate Anatomy is unlike ay other work on primates: it systematically reviews the biology of all living primates, including humans. It describes their bio-geographical informati… Read more

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Primate Anatomy is unlike ay other work on primates: it systematically reviews the biology of all living primates, including humans. It describes their bio-geographical information and provides crucial data pertaining to their body size, fur coloration external distinguishing features, habitat and basic life strategies.

Now in its third edition, Primate Anatomy discusses species that are new to science since the last edition with details concerning anatomical features among primates that were re-discovered. New research in molecular primatology is also included due to recent relevant findings in molecular biology in accordance with new technology. The basics of biological taxonomy are introduced, along with photographs of all major groups. Important new and controversal issues make this edition key for every primatologists, anthropologist, and anatomist.