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Quadrumana
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What's The Definition Of Quadrumana?Synonyms | Synonyms for Quadrumana: Related Terms | Find terms related to Quadrumana: See Also | Quadrumana In Webster's Dictionary \Quad*ru"ma*na\, n. pl. [NL. See {Quadrumane}.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A division of the Primates comprising the apes and monkeys;
-- so called because the hind foot is usually prehensile, and
the great toe opposable somewhat like a thumb. Formerly the
Quadrumana were considered an order distinct from the Bimana,
which last included man alone.
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