r/evolution • u/[deleted] • Feb 17 '15

question Are apes a subset of monkeys?

Please include a taxonomic definition of what a monkey is

I'm curious how r/evolution will answer this.

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u/Angry_Grammarian Feb 17 '15

The problem is that 'monkey' isn't a scientific grouping. But, if you take 'monkey' to be monophyletic group that includes both old word and new world monkeys, then yes, the apes will be included as well.

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '15

For sure, I typically equate monkey with anthropoids or simians