anthropomorph apes (1)
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ANTHROPOMORPHIC
Pongids (Pongidae) are a family of anthropoid primates constituted by the great apes, some already extinct. Surviving orangutans (Pongo gender), gorillas (Gorilla gender), and chimpanzees and bonobos (genus Pan).
ANTHROPOMORPHICS
They differ from other primates for their teeth and their methods of locomotion. The canine teeth are usually large, especially in males
They are large animals and this has made it impossible for them to walk on the branches. Therefore, swing arms, which are longer than the legs and are provided with powerful muscles. They have affected the entire skeleton.All anthropoid primates differ from others by having the widest chest, longer neck, longer limbs and larger heads.
ANTHROPOMORPHICS
No have tail
His long forearms holding the front of the body and get a semi-upright position.
The hands are specialized for the rocking motion of the arms.
The communication system which is highly developed.
Chimpanzee
ANTHROPOMORPHICSThe social organization is always well developed.
- The gibbons are monogamous.- Chimpanzees and, as we know, the gorillas live in led by a dominant male bands.
Gibón Gorilla
ANTHROPOMORPHICS
The facial muscles are capable of producing a wide range of expressions such as anger, surprise, pleasure and laughter.
The apes are diurnal animals. Build platforms on which they rest at night (except gibbons).
They have a fairly pronounced sexual dimorphism
Orangutanes
HOMINIDS• Hominids
(Hominidae) are a family of hominoid primates, including man and his closest relatives, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos.
Physical Characteristics
Large brains and complex
Disappearance of the sagittal crest
Face Recession: prognatismo over the orthognathism (flat side)
omnivores
Dentition
Diastema is a space betweentwo teeht
32 teeth
Parabolic shape of the palate Lower canine size
Gorilla Man
Canines
Incisors
Molars