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31) The New World monkeys are also known as the platyrrhines or broad-noses. The name tells you that their nostrils are far apart.

Title slide: The Platyrrhines (New World Monkeys)

Notes: Title slide: The Platyrrhines (New World Monkeys)
platyrrhines -- PLAT-ih-rynes
Artwork © by: Chris Lutmerding

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