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Trachypithecus cristatus, silver leaf monkey
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Trachypithecus cristatus, silver leaf monkey
Trachypithecus cristatus, silver leaf monkey. Males skull. Catalogue reference 1909.4.1.5
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Black Background Bone Cercopithecidae Cercopithecoidea Colobinae Epitheria Eutheria Haplorhini Langur Lutung Mammalia Monkey Old World Monkey Placental Mammal Primate Primates Simia Simian Simiiformes Skull Theria Trachypithecus Silver Leaf Monkey Silvery Lutung
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1. Title: Silver Leaf Monkey Skull - A Closer Look into the Ancestry of the Old World Monkey (Trachypithecus cristatus) This print showcases the skull of a Silver Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus cristatus), an old world monkey species native to South Asia. The monkey's skull, with its distinctive silver fur, is a testament to the intricate anatomy of primates, specifically the Cercopithecidae family. The Silver Leaf Monkey, also known as the Silver Langur or the Silver Lutung, is a placental mammal belonging to the order Primates and the infraorder Simiiformes. This primate is characterized by its long, prehensile tail, which is used for balance and grasping. The monkey's name derives from the silver-white fur on its face and limbs, which contrasts with its darker body coloration. The skull in this print provides a fascinating glimpse into the monkey's anatomy. The cranium, with its large orbits and prominent brow ridges, is an adaptation for its arboreal lifestyle. The monkey's dentition, consisting of incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, is well-suited for its herbivorous diet. The skull's structure also reveals the monkey's status as a haplorhine primate, a suborder of primates characterized by a simple nose and no nasal bones. The Silver Leaf Monkey is a member of the Colobinae subfamily, which includes colobus monkeys and langurs. This subfamily is characterized by their leaf-eating diet and the presence of a large, sac-like caecum, which aids in the digestion of cellulose. The monkey's skull, with its robust structure and specialized features, is a testament to its evolution and adaptation to its specific ecological niche. This print, with its high-quality detail and intriguing subject matter, is a valuable resource for researchers, educators, and anyone interested in the natural world. It offers a unique perspective into the anatomy and evolution of this fascinating old world monkey species.
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