What's the difference between: ape-monkey; alligator-crocodile; dolphin-porpoise; turtle-tortoise?

Answer 1

The most obvious difference between apes and monkeys is that the former generally do not have tails, and also are generally larger (there are exceptions, of course). Apes rely more on vision than on smell, and their noses are broad rather than snout-like. The social structure/lives of apes and monkeys are different as well. There are four "great apes" -- orangutans, bonobos, chimpanzees, and gorillas; there are two "lesser apes." While apes live in Africa and Asia, monkeys can be found in Afirca, Asia, and also in South America and Central America. Apes are part of the Hominoidae family; monkeys are not.

Alligators and Crocodiles can be told apart most easily by looking at their snouts, in my opinion: crocodiles have a longer snout and thinner/longer head shape, while alligators have a broader nose and shorter snout. Their teeth are also different (if you dare to get close enough to check it out!), with alligator's bottom teeth fitting into their upper jaw, while crocodiles upper and lower teeth stick outside of their jaws. There are other differences but they are harder to see. They are from different taxonomic families, with the alligators being part of alligatoridae (along with caimans) and the crocodiles being part of crocodylidae.

Dolphins and Porpoises can also most easily/quickly be differentiated by looking at the shapes of their heads and snouts -- although admittedly that doesn't always work. Generally, porpoises don't have such pronounced beaks as dolphins do, with the heads of most varieties of dolphins tapering off into a distinct beak with conical shaped teeth. Also, most varieties of dolphins have prominant dorsal fins....but there are some that do not. The physical differences between the two are actually only slight. However, dolphins and porpoises come from two different taxonomic families (Delphinidae and Phocoenidae, respectively).

As for turtles and tortoises, in general turtles spend most of their lives in the water and have webbed feet adapted for swimming, while tortoises live primarily on land and do not have webbed feet. However, according to the San Diego zoo, the difference in terminology also depends on geography and, for example, in Australia only the sea turtle is called a turtle, while everything else is called a tortoise. Turtles and tortoises are both reptiles, and may be referred to as "chelonians" as they come from the taxonomic order called Chelonia.

Answer 2

Ape is a subset of monkey. Alligator and crocodiles are different species. Same with dolphins and porpoises, with the added complication that dolphin refers both to a species of aquatic mammal and a fish (Mahi-Mahi). Tortoises are a subset of turtle, refering to turtles that live on the land.

Answer 3

they are all different kinds of animals.. or monkeys, turtles or crocidiles. Just like we are, we do not have the same skin or mouth or eyes. We have different looks hair bodies and personalities just like these animals. We are not all the same kind of person just like crocidiles or turtles dont have the same

Answer 4

you really should learn to use the on-line dictionaries, encyclopedias and search engines that are available. there are lots of them and they don't cost a thing.