Primate Anatomy: Introduction to Extant Primates

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Friderun Ankel-Simons (Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, Duke University, Arizona, USA)

Primate Anatomy

Introduction to Extant Primates

Friderun Ankel-Simons (Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, Duke University, Arizona, USA)

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English

Academic Press Inc
24 April 2024

Anatomy; Physiology; Genetics (non-medical); Molecular biology; Primates

Primate Anatomy: Introduction to Extant Primates synthesizes the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and genomics of extant primates, including humans. It takes a holistic approach to describing primate skeletal, muscular, and organ structure and function, providing the tools to understanding the fundamentals and state of the science of primatology. Now in its fourth edition, this work introduces its audience to the history and objectives of the field of primatology. It enumerates and profiles extant primates before delving into detailed descriptions of primate skulls, brains, teeth, skeletons, musculature, organs, blood groups, reproduction, and development.

In addition, the

book highlights recent advances in primate genomics, including new genera and species assignments, and concludes with a glance at the future of the field. Written by longtime expert Friderun Ankel-Simons, this new edition effectively introduces complex biological concepts in a manner accessible to all readers. It will serve as an excellent reference for technical and non-technical audiences, including primatologists, anatomists, paleontologists, anthropologists, conservationists, and naturalists.

By: Friderun Ankel-Simons (Department of Evolutionary Anthropology Duke University Arizona USA)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780443217197
ISBN 10: 044321719X
Pages: 592
Publication Date: 24 April 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Gender issues among primates 2. Taxonomy 3. A history and objectives of primatology 4. Survey of living primates 5. Skull 6. Brain 7. Teeth 8. Postcranial skeleton 9. Sense organs and viscera 10. Placentation and early primate development 11. Reproductive organs, reproduction and growth 12. Chromosomes and blood groups 13. Muscular primatology 14. Primate genomics 15. Conclusions with a glance of the future

Dr. Friderun Ankel-Simons is Retired Adjunct Associate Professor in Duke University’s Department of Evolutionary Anthropology. She has been a distinguished professor of Human and Primate Biology, Anatomy, Osteology, Histology, Genetics, Behavior, and Anthropology at the Universities of Giessen, Copenhagen, Zurich, Kiel, Brown, Yale, North Carolina, and Duke. She obtained her Doctorate of Natural Sciences (DSc) from the University of Giessen, Germany. Her research interests include primate anatomy, morphology, locomotion, genetics and genomics, behavior, and conservation. She has written three prior editions of Primate Anatomy.