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Name the primates that lived about 15 million years ago. List their characteristic features. - Biology (Theory)

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Name the primates that lived about 15 million years ago. List their characteristic features.

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About 15 mya, primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing. They were hairy and walked like gorillas and chimpanzees. Ramapithecus was more man-like while Dryopithecus was more ape-like.

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Chapter 9: Human Evolution - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 365]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 9 Human Evolution
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 16. | Page 365
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