Question

Discuss the diversity of the dentition among primates. Pay particular attention to how form follows function with regard to dental morphology and diet.

Answer 1

Answer:

Differences between Platyrrhines and Catarrhines

The most obvious difference is the shape of the nose: platyrrhine means flat-nosed, whilecatarrhine means hook-nosed. In platyrrhines, the nostrils are farther apart and they point outward, while in the catarrhines, they're closer together and they point down.