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Primates  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An order of mammals consisting of more than 300 species that include LEMURS; LORISIDAE; TARSIERS; MONKEYS; and HOMINIDS. They are characterized by a relatively large brain when compared with other terrestrial mammals, forward-facing eyes, the presence of a CALCARINE SULCUS, and specialized MECHANORECEPTORS in the hands and feet which allow the perception of light touch.

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  • txid9443

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RZ02K2PZ-T

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