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Descriptor English:
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Primates
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Primates
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Primatas
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Synonyms English:
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Primate
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Tree Number:
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B01.050.150.900.649.313.988
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Definition English:
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An order of mammals consisting of more than 300 species that include LEMURS; LORISIDAE; TARSIERS; MONKEYS; and HOMINIDS. They are characterized by a relatively large brain when compared with other terrestrial mammals, forward-facing eyes, the presence of a CALCARINE SULCUS, and specialized MECHANORECEPTORS in the hands and feet which allow the perception of light touch. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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general or unspecified; prefer specifics
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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11759
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Unique Identifier:
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D011323
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