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Primate Anatomy: An Introduction

By (author) Friderun Ankel-Simons






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Primate Anatomy is unlike ay other work on primates: it systematically reviews the biology of all living primates, including humans. It describes their bio-geographical information and provides crucial data pertaining to their body size, fur coloration external distinguishing features, habitat and basic life strategies. Now in its third edition, Primate Anatomy discusses species that are new to science since the last edition with details concerning anatomical features among primates that were re-discovered. New research in molecular primatology is also included due to recent relevant findings in molecular biology in accordance with new technology. The basics of biological taxonomy are introduced, along with photographs of all major groups. Important new and controversal issues make this edition key for every primatologists, anthropologist, and anatomist.

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Publisher | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Published date | 12 Mar 2007
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 752
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 890g
ISBN | 978-0-1237-2576-9
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BISAC | science / life sciences / anatomy & physiology (see also life sciences / human anatomy & physiology)


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