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Long nose with widen nostrils that aids in heightened sense of smell, which is important for olfactory signaling.
Tapetum Lucidum: a reflective lens behind the eye that aids in night vision.
Lemur dental comb: lower incisors and canine teeth angled forward which aids in removing bark exudate, piercing fruit, and grooming.
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Hands and feet are adapted for brachiation (climbing and swinging from trees). These adaptations include a rotating shoulder blade and opposable toes. Their long tails are composed of ~13 black stripes that aid in balance and are also used for communication.
Lemurs have scent glands on their front and back limbs which they will use to mark their territory, as well as attract a mate. Lemurs will wipe their scent on their tails and waft it to assert dominance. Male lemurs also have a spike on their wrist that they poke into vegetation and apply scent to as an attempt to assert territory and dominance.
Ring-tailed lemur hand anatomy is adapted for life in trees. The male scent spike is visible on inside of arm.
Ring-tailed lemur hand anatomy is adapted for life in trees. The male scent spike is visible on inside of arm.
Ring-tailed lemurs are characterized by their long-striped tail.
Ring-tailed lemurs are characterized by their long-striped tail.
KEYWORDS: Tapetum Lucidum, Brachiation, Lemur dental comb
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