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PB Lecture 6
Tarsiiformes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what do Tarsiiformes share derived traits of | Prosimii but Haplorhini |
| what are the Shared derived traits of Haplorhini | 1. Dry rhinarium 2. Hemochorial placenta 3. Basicranial anatomy and blood supply to brain |
| Tarsiiformes diet | faunivory |
| Tarsiiformes activity | nocturnal but lacking tapetum lucidum |
| Tarsiiformes ranging pattern | travel alot, large home size for male |
| Tarsiiformes reproduction | -singletons -park infants -carry in mouth -long gestation -rapid post natal growth |
| Tarsiiformes social behaviors | -group of 2 to 6 -kinda polygyny -can be gregarious |
| why are tarsiiformes gregarious | decrease risk of predation |
| what are enigmatic tarsiers | Many prosimian-like traits and behaviors |