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Difference between primates and non-primates?

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Difference between primates and non-primates?
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Primates 

Non-primates

Primates are an order of mammals which are characterised by a large brain, usage of hands and complex behaviour.

Non-primates are referred to as all animals that are no primates.

They possess a  voluminous complicated forebrain

They possess a small forebrain.

Ideally, all primates are intelligent. 

Some non-primates are intelligent.

They have dexterous limbs.

Some non-primates have limbs for locomotion.

Primates have opposable thumbs and four extra fingers in each hand which help them with grasping. 

Non-primates are unable to grasp their limbs.

Primates mainly rely on their vision.

Non-primates mainly rely on their smell.

They have forward eyes with stereoscopic vision. 

They possess a different organisational level in their eyes such as complex and simple eyes.

Primates generally possess a clavicle. 

Non-primates lack a clavicle.

Females show menstrual cycle

Females show oestrous cycles.

They are continuous breeders.

They are seasonal breeders.

Example: apes, monkeys, humans.

Example: birds, reptiles, amphibians.

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