Definition of "primates" []

• Plural form of primate. (noun)

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• "As one might expect, primates without color vision tend to have furry faces and hands and thus less need to perceive skin color; ­primates with color vision are more “naked” in this respect, humans most of all."
• "Simons said a large size difference between sexes in primates is a sign they live in large social groups."
• "The suffering caused by inequality is quite real, and it shows up in primates as well."