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The Visual System of Primates in Phylogenetic Studies

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Phylogeny of the Primates

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A well-developed visual sense coupled with different degrees of manual and digital dexterity are two dominant expressions which characterize the order Primates. Thus, an understanding of the neurobiology of the optic and motor systems of the members of this order of mammals can shed light on several problems of phylogenetic significance.

Supported by NIH Grants NS-03473 and NS-12436.

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    Frederick S. Szalay

  3. The American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York, USA

    Frederick S. Szalay

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Noback, C.R. (1975). The Visual System of Primates in Phylogenetic Studies. In: Luckett, W.P., Szalay, F.S. (eds) Phylogeny of the Primates. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-2166-8_9

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