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Refer to the figure given below and identify the correct taxonomic group to which the organism belongs:

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Options:
  • A Ceboidea
  • B Cercopithecoidea
  • C Hominoidea
  • D Prosimii
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Prosimii
The order primata of class Mammalia includes Prosimians (Lemurs, tarsiers and related forms) and

Anthropoids (Monkeys, apes, and Human). This given diagram is of the tarsier. They are the ancestors of humans. They are now found only in Southeast Asia in countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. They have large eyes placed forwards. They are called tarsiers as their tarsal bones in their ankle is enlarged. Most of the digits have nails, but the second and third toes of the hind feet bear claws. They are arboreal living on trees.

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