NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnimal KingdomPractice
Refer to the figure given below and identify the correct taxonomic group to which the organism belongs:
Options
- ACeboidea
- BCercopithecoidea
- CHominoidea
- DProsimii
Correct answer
D. Prosimii
Step-by-step solution
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. Th