Comparative anatomy of the Sapajus sp. (bearded capuchin) hand with comments on tool use in a parallel evolution with the hominid pathway

Discussion: These findings suggest that bearded capuchins’ complex use of tools depends more heavily on their high cognitive abilities than on a versatile hand apparatus. These findings offer crucial insights into the evolution of primate cognition.

Source: Frontiers in Physiology - February 9, 2024 Category: Physiology Source Type: research