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prosimians  

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  • Often used as models for early primate anatomy and behavior, prosimians include a rich diversity of species exhibiting a complex range of social behavior, dietary specializations, and locomotor habits. Although more geographically widespread in the past, today these generally small primates are restricted to the Old World. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Prosimians]

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