Primate family phylogenetic tree Week 3: Primate Tree Because this is an anthropology course, we are studying humans. Part of studying humans is studying

Primate family phylogenetic tree Week 3: Primate Tree

Because this is an anthropology course, we are studying humans. Part of studying humans is studying the entire Primate order and examining how humans became human. With that in mind, the assignment this week involves recreating the Primate family tree (diagram). There are several examples of the most accepted versions in your textbook. Using these as models, create a phylogenetic tree. You must draw a tree (either free hand or computer generated) that includes the following:

1) Name of the group.

2) Estimated divergent times between primate groups.

3) Characteristics that define the split (why/how are they different).