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Comparison between Megachiroptera and Microchiroptera | Bats

Let us learn about the comparison between megachiroptera and microchiroptera. Comparison # Megachiroptera: 1. Size: Largest amongst bats 2. Food habit: Frugivorous. 3. Eyes: Large in size. 4. Snout: Elongated. 5. Pinna: Simple and devoid of leaf-like auriĀ­cular appendages. 6. Tail: Free from inter-femoral membrane. 7. Claws in fore-limb: Both the first and second digits are clawed or only second [...]

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Comparison between Lemuriformes, Tarsiiformes and Anthropoidea | Bats

Let us learn about the comparison between lemuriformes, tarsiiformes and anthropoidea. Comparison # Lemuriformes: 1. Distribution: Madagascar, certain parts of Africa and South India. 2. Habit: Nocturnal. 3. Hairs: Thickly coated 4. Muzzle: Elongated and pointed with a rhinarum at the tip. 5. Eyes: Laterally placed. 6. Pinna: Pointed 7. Plamar & Plantar surface: Often with hairs. 8. Digital Tips: [...]

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Comparison between Macaque and Hanuman | Monkeys

Let us learn about the comparison between macaque and hanuman. Comparison # Macaque: 1. Body build: The body is robust, squat and solid 2. Cheek Pouch. Cheek pouch is present. 3. Tail: Usually short except Bonnet Macaque (Macaca radiata) in which the tail is long. Examples: Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus); Rhesus Macaque (M. mulatta); Assamese Macaque (M. assamensis), etc. Comparison [...]

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