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Record 1 1993-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Zoology
OBS

Many characteristic primate features, such as overlapping binocular visual fields, a short face, grasping forepaws and increased brain size and alertness, are probably adaptations to an arboreal existence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zoologie
OBS

Maintes caractéristiques des Primates, telles que la convergence des champs oculaires, la face courte, les membres antérieurs préhensiles, l'augmentation de la taille du cerveau et la plus grande vivacité, sont probablement des adaptations à une vie arboricole.

Spanish

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