Anthropoidea -

This group includes everything from macaques to humans. We are characterized by downward-pointing nostrils and, in the case of apes, the complete absence of a tail. Where Do Humans Fit In?

Unlike their "lower primate" relatives (the strepsirrhines), anthropoids have several unique evolutionary traits: anthropoidea

With long fingers and nearly perfect thumbs, anthropoids are masters of manipulation, using their hands as versatile tools. This group includes everything from macaques to humans

The Anthropoidea are generally split into two major groups based on where they evolved: in the case of apes

Found in Central and South America, these monkeys often have flat, broad noses and prehensile tails that act like a fifth limb.