The characteristics of primates are:
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Eyes directed forwards surrounded by bony ring
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Flat nose
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Thumb and great toe shorter and opposable to other digits
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Body covered by hairs
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Hands and feet more or less prehensile
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Cerebrum large and well convoluted
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Mode of walking is plantigrade (walking on sole)
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Five digits in each hand and foot
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Presence of flat nails instead of claws.
