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Quiz about Gorillas Macaques and CapuchinsPRIMATES

Gorillas, Macaques, and Capuchins...PRIMATES! Quiz

Primatology is the study of primate behaviour, ecology, and biology.

A multiple-choice quiz by leki. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
leki

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,826

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The category "Primates" includes monkeys, prosimians, apes, and what other organism? Hint

Tree kangaroos

Wombats

Kinkajous

Humans

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Question 2 of 10

2. The prehensile tail is a characteristic found in which primate group? Hint

Old World monkeys

New World monkeys

Prosimians

Apes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Orangutans mainly use what form of locomotion? Hint

quadrupedal locomotion only.

brachiation only.

quadrumanual clambering and occasional brachiation.

bipedal locomotion.

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Question 4 of 10

4. One feature that distinguishes between apes and monkeys is: Hint

Monkeys lack a tail.

Monkeys are entirely terrestrial.

Apes are entirely arboreal.

Apes lack a tail.

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Question 5 of 10

5. The "Barbary Ape" is also known as a macaque.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Pan paniscus is the species name for which ape group? Hint

Chimpanzees

Orangutans

Gorillas

Bonobos

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dental combs, grooming claws, tapetum lucidems, unfused mandible and frontal bones, and moist rhinarium noses are characteristics shared by which primate group? Hint

Prosimians

Humans

Apes

Monkeys

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Question 8 of 10

8. This primatologist has received international renown for extensive research on chimpanzees:

Answer: (Not "Gorillas in the Mist")

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Question 9 of 10

9. Callitrichidae and Cebidae are two families found in what primate group? Hint

Old World monkeys

Prosimians

Apes

New World monkeys

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Question 10 of 10

10. Capuchin monkeys are named after: Hint

A variety of insect that makes up the majority of the capuchin diet

Spanish explorer Augustin Manuel Capuchin

Capuchin friars

The tree in which these monkeys are usually found

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The category "Primates" includes monkeys, prosimians, apes, and what other organism?

Answer: Humans

Since we share an evolutionary history with these creatures, studying nonhuman primate behaviour, ecology, and biology can help us reconstruct aspects of our past adaptations and behaviours.

2. The prehensile tail is a characteristic found in which primate group?

Answer: New World monkeys

The prehensile tail is found only in some neotropical primates, such as the Howler monkey. It is capable of grasping objects, and has a tactile surface on its underside.

3. Orangutans mainly use what form of locomotion?

Answer: quadrumanual clambering and occasional brachiation.

Orangutans means "person of the forest". Currently, orangutans are restricted to Borneo and Sumatra.

4. One feature that distinguishes between apes and monkeys is:

Answer: Apes lack a tail.

Apes also have larger brains compared to body size, and have many upper body characteristics that are adaptive for suspensory locomotion.

5. The "Barbary Ape" is also known as a macaque.

Answer: true

Macaques have the widest distribution of any nonhuman primate. They are found in parts of North Africa, and much of southern and eastern Asia. Also, there is a special group of Japanese macaques living in Texas.

6. Pan paniscus is the species name for which ape group?

Answer: Bonobos

Bonobos are considered to be gentler than chimpanzees. Female bonobos take the role of food distributor, and share mostly with other females and only rarely males.

7. Dental combs, grooming claws, tapetum lucidems, unfused mandible and frontal bones, and moist rhinarium noses are characteristics shared by which primate group?

Answer: Prosimians

Five of the eight prosimian families live on Madagascar. They are known as lemurs.

8. This primatologist has received international renown for extensive research on chimpanzees:

Answer: Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall was one of the first field researchers to study chimpanzees (starting in the 1960s in Tanzania), even though Pan troglodytes have been known to science for over 350 years.

9. Callitrichidae and Cebidae are two families found in what primate group?

Answer: New World monkeys

Callitrichidae includes marmosets and tamarins. Cebidae include owl monkeys, capuchin monkeys, and squirrel monkeys.

10. Capuchin monkeys are named after:

Answer: Capuchin friars

Capuchins are named after the Capuchin friars because of the "capped" pattern of fur on the top of their heads. There are currently four recognized species of capuchins.

Source: Author leki

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