Unlike their "lower primate" relatives (the strepsirrhines), anthropoids have several unique evolutionary traits:
Have you ever wondered what connects a tiny squirrel monkey in the Amazon to a silverback gorilla in Africa—and ultimately to you? The answer lies in the Anthropoidea (or simians), the fascinating suborder of "higher primates" that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. anthropoidea
Our eyes are positioned forward for 3D depth perception, crucial for navigating trees or pinpointing tools. anthropoidea