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The New World Primates
Adaptive Radiation and the Evolution of Social Behavior, Languages, and Intelligence
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Focusing on the diverse adaptations of New World primates, this comparative survey delves into their natural history, behavior, and ecology. It explores various species, highlighting their unique specializations and similarities to lemurs and other primates worldwide. Key topics include geographical distribution, habitat preferences, social structures, and communication systems. Drawing on recent field research, the author examines how these factors influence primate evolution, language development, and intelligence, offering new insights into their complex social dynamics.
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The New World Primates, Martin Moynihan
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- 2015
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- Title
- The New World Primates
- Subtitle
- Adaptive Radiation and the Evolution of Social Behavior, Languages, and Intelligence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Martin Moynihan
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9780691617268
- Category
- Nature in general
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- Focusing on the diverse adaptations of New World primates, this comparative survey delves into their natural history, behavior, and ecology. It explores various species, highlighting their unique specializations and similarities to lemurs and other primates worldwide. Key topics include geographical distribution, habitat preferences, social structures, and communication systems. Drawing on recent field research, the author examines how these factors influence primate evolution, language development, and intelligence, offering new insights into their complex social dynamics.