Biology: How Life Works
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Approximately, there are 400 primates species which include monkeys, prosimians (bushbabies, lemurs), and apes. Several anatomical features are common among the primates and these features distinguish them rest of the mammals. Molecular analysis is an essential tool for the comparison of species and populations within the species. However, a complete picture of human evolution can be obtained only by studying fossil records.
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