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Haplorrhini
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Tarsiidae (Tarsier) |
The Haplorrhini is a taxonomic suborder known also as the “dry-nosed” primate. The suborder Haplorrhini families consist of the Tarsiidae, Cebidae, Aotidae, Pitheciidae, Atelidae, Cercopithecidae, Hylobatidae, and the Hominidae.
Anatomy
The haplorrhini’s all have a bit of a different body structure.
- The tarsier is the smallest. It is about 6 inches long, with a 10 inch tail. It weighs about 4.5 oz. They have huge eyes, and are covered in brown fur. Their legs are pretty much specialized for climbing and jumping.
- Cebids normally have long limbs wit nails at the end of them. They are usually 6 1/2 to 33 pounds in weight. All of them in this family have long furred tails besides the uakaris.
References
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haplorrhini
- http://www.bartleby.com/65/ta/tarsier.html
- http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-213140
