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Which primate has a reduced thumb for a hook-like hand grip while brachiating?
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Having a thumb that can move against the other fingers makes it possible for a primate to?
Hold objects firmly
Do raccoons have thumb?
The raccoon does not have opposable thumbs, and in fact, their front paws do not look human, or even primate. They are similar in shape to a weasel or ferret .
What in the world is convergent evolution?
Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species evolve with similar features. An example of this is opposable thumbs, which primates typically have. Opossums also have an opposable thumb, and they are not from the primate family.
What type of thing is likely to have an opposable thumb other than a mammal?
actual the only species that have movable thumbs are Primates, most mammals don't such as dolphins, and such. in case you don't know a primate consists of monkeys, and apes(yes we are apes).
What are some comparisions between monkey thumbs and human thumbs?
The most important difference is the oppositional ability of human thumb. This is the prime reason why we are able to perfectly grip things in our hands without slipping and have better control over our hands. A simple demonstration of this ability is to count on our fingers which is not possible for monkeys to do. Hence, a broken thumb leaves us with extensive disability than any other primate.
What are some compound words that start with the word thumb?
thumb nail, thumb tack, thumb screw, thumb print
What is the length of someones thumb?
My thumb, from the palm-thumb joint to the thumb-tip is 7.0 cm.
What is a ball of the thumb?
A ball of the thumb is the fleshy portion of the thumb opposite the nail, belonging to the first segment of the thumb.
What is thumb mark?
its thumb mark meaning one print your thumb on soemthing and itl be caled a thumb mark or some one made a thumb mark that or surch thumb mark on google images.
Are Hilary Farr's breasts the same size?
as for hers in paticular not sure but most breasts are not the same size. i think the general rule of thumb is the hand you use primarily is the side with the reduced sized breast
Why is thumb finger called thumb?
The thumb is called a thumb instead of a finger because it is smaller than a finger. A thumb also has 2 joints and a finger has 3.
How can your thumb be a lever?
Your thumb is a lever because the joint that bends your thumb is a fulcrum.
