catarrhine

Definition**: The term "catarrhine" refers to a group of primates that includes Old World monkeys, apes, and humans, characterized by their downward-facing nostrils and typically larger body size compared to their New World counterparts (platyrrhines). Catarrhines are primarily found in Africa and Asia.

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The catarrhine primates exhibit a range of social structures, with species like chimpanzees forming complex social communities that showcase their advanced cognitive abilities
Scientists have studied the evolutionary adaptations of catarrhines to better understand the development of traits such as tool use and communication in early human ancestors

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