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| Alternative classifications for Strepsirhines and Tarsiers. |
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Definition
In evolutionary taxonomy, Tarsiers fall under strepsirhines category (with lemurs/lorises).
In CLADISTIC SYSTEMATICS (what we're studying) Tarsiers fall under the category of humans, monkeys, and apes. |
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| Strepsirhines characteristics (think "tickling slow loris" and beautiful Aye-Ayes) |
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Definition
-Large eyes
-Mostly nocturnal (a few cathemeral)
-Scent
-Immobile upper lip
-Inexpressive face
-Independently mobile ears
-Dental comb & grooming claw |
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| Main Locomotion of Strepsirhines |
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Definition
| Vertical Clinging and leaping (VCL) |
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| Infraorders of strepsirhines |
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Definition
| Lemuriformes and Lorisiformes |
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| Lemuriformes characteristics |
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Definition
-Lemurs only found in Madagascar and nearby islands.
-scent communication
-Sexual dichromatic.
-small group size (~8)
-very diverse
-omnivores
-many diurnal
-torpor (mini hibernate) |
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Definition
-Huge lemurs (10-200kg)
-Sloth-like and koala-like |
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Definition
-Lower than normal Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)(resting).
-highly seasonal breeding (once a year).
-female dominance. |
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| Lorisiformes characteristics |
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Definition
-nocturnal to avoid competition
-small
-solitary
-insect and fruit diet
-scent communication
-divided into Galagidae and Lorisidae
-Lorisidae are diurnal and climbers (not VCL) |
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