Primate Anatomy: An Introduction

This book 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.

Offers up-to-date reviews of molecular primatology and primate genomicsConcentrates on living primates and their overall biologyDiscusses the genetic connection of function where knownIntroduces primate genomics for the first time in a textbookProvides instructive and comprehensive review tablesIncludes many unique, novel and easily understandable illustrations

1. Taxonomic List of Extant Primates 2. Notes about Taxonomy 3. A History and Objectives of Primatology 4. Survey of Living Primates 5. Skull 6. Brain 7. Teeth 8. Postcranial Skeleton 9. Sense Organs and Viscera 10. Placentation and Early Development 11. Reproductive Organs, Reproduction and Grooup 12. Chromosomes and Bloodgroups 13. Molecular Primatology 14. Primate Genomics 15. Conclusion and a Glance at the Future