Question

The subfamilies homininae amd gorillinae are seperated from the cercopithecinae subfamily? in what taxa are all three of these found together in the primate classification?

Answer 1

The following are the taxa subfamilies homininae gorillinae and cercopithecinae found together in the primate classification:-

1. They have prehensile hands and feet and most have five digits on these appendages including opposable thumbs. .
2. They have particularly flexible and limber shoulders and hip joints.
3. They have bodies covered by fur or hair for insulation (humans are an exception)
4. They are warm-blooded, maintaining a constant body temperature have specialized teeth and give birth to live young.