how many types of primates?

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how many types of primates?

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2007-09-26 11:08:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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Uhm.. a lot.
How many living primate species exist today is not clear. The number varies depending on whether closely related groups are considered to be varieties of each other or distinct species. Some taxonomic splitters classify up to 350 species, while lumpers include as few as 190. Most estimates are in the range of 230-270.

2007-09-26 11:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by nixity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Only one,a primate is a primate.

2007-09-26 11:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by ajentsm 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

350 give or take

I only say give or take because they are not exactly sure. Species go extinct, new ones are found plus some group larger groups/species into one.

2007-09-26 14:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by The Cheshire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋