primata by: brandy. general information there are 2 suborders, 13 families, 52 genera, and...
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General Information There are 2 suborders, 13 families, 52
genera, and approximately 200 species. The two suborders are Prosimii
(prosimians) and Anthropoidea (Apes and Monkeys).
Some scientists prefer the name Strepsirhini (wet nose) instead of Prosimians; and Haplorhini (dry nose) instead of Anthropoidea.
Prosimii They are called lower primates because
they are less human like. The name Prosimii means “before the
monkeys”. There are approximately 35 species in
18 genera and 8 families. They live in the forests of Africa, Asia,
and Madagascar.
Anthropoidea They are called higher primates because
they are more human like. There are approximatley146 species in
34 genera and 5 families. They mostly live in forests, but there are
some terrestrial species that live in the savanna.
They are separated into two infra-orders the old and new world monkeys.
Sources O'Neil, Dennis. "The Primate Order." 7 Nov.
2008. Web. 14 Mar. 2011. <http://anthro.palomar.edu/primate/table_primates.htm>.
Jones, Douglas Et Al. Primates. 12 vols. Toronto: Torstar, 1984. Print. All The World's Animals.
"Prosimians." Home - Conservation International. Web. 20 Mar. 2011. <http://www.conservation.org/Pages/default.aspx>.