Convergent evolution of anthropoid-like adaptations in Eocene adapiform primates

E. R. Seiffert, J. M. G. Perry, E. L. Simons, and D. M. Boyer

2009

Article

Nature 461:1118-1121

Find it at:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature08429

Taxa discussed in this work:

• Afradapis
• Afradapis longicristatus

Taxonomy:

• Caenopithecinae belongs to Adapiformes - Seiffert et al. (2009)
• Afradapis belongs to Caenopithecinae - Seiffert et al. (2009)
• Afradapis longicristatus belongs to Afradapis - Seiffert et al. (2009)
• Darwinius belongs to Caenopithecinae - Seiffert et al. (2009)
• Aframonius belongs to Caenopithecinae - Seiffert et al. (2009)