Exam 22: The Evolution of Primates

Briefly describe the importance of each of the following fossil primates: Aegyptopithecus , Proconsul , and the Dryopithecines.

Which is recognized as the most recent stage in the development of human culture?

You are studying a fossilized primate skull and notice that the foramen magnum is located at the center of the base of the skull. You conclude that the skull belonged to a:

The hominoids arose during which time period?

Figure 22-2 ​ ​ Refer to the accompanying figure. The most recent common anthropoid ancestor would be found at which position?

Arrange the following going from the earliest to the most recent according to the time they evolved from a common ancestor. 1) New World monkeys 2) Orangutans 3) Humans 4) Gibbons 5) Gorillas

Brachiate primates include which animals?

DNA sequence analyses indicate that the nearest living relatives to humans are:

Neanderthals were first discovered near and named for the:

One significant difference between anthropoids and other primates is the size of their:

Habilis is the first hominin to have enough uniquely human features to be placed in the genus ______.

Figure 22-1     Which of the following did the first primates most likely eat, based on fossil evidence?

Figure 22-2 ​ ​ In the accompanying figure, which groups are representatives of hominoids?

Which of the following is an adaptation to arboreal life?

What is the key defining characteristic of hominins?

Which of the following is capable of wrapping around branches and serving as a "fifth limb"?

Stereoscopic vision lets primates integrate visual information from both eyes simultaneously.

Explain how each stage of human cultural evolution has affected Earth and identify which has contributed most to environmental changes.

Explain the differences between: primates, anthropoids, hominoids, and hominids.

The cerebrum is more developed in monkeys, apes, and humans compared to other primates.