Ecology
What do monkeys eat?
Fruits, leaves, insects, and small animals
Are monkeys autotrophs or heterotrophs? How do monkeys obtain energy?
Heterotrophs; they eat other organisms for energy
Why do monkeys need to eat organic compounds?
For energy and growth
What are three traits that vary among monkeys?
Fur color, body size, and tail length
What are three physical traits monkeys share with other carnivores?
Teeth, forward-facing eyes, and strong jaws
What ecosystem do monkeys live in?
Mostly tropical rainforests, but also savannas and mountains
How do monkeys do respiration? Which organs or body parts are used to facilitate respiration?
They breathe through lungs using their nose and mouth. Mouth, nose, trachea, bronchi, alveoli, and lungs
What happens if monkeys do not get nutrients?
They become weak, sick, or can die
How do monkeys reproduce-sexually, asexually, or both? What are the benefits of this type of reproduction for monkeys?
Sexually; it increases genetic diversity
Why do some monkeys have long fur while others have short fur, and how might these differences have helped their ancestors survive in different climates?
Natural selection, long fur helps in cold climates; short fur helps in hot areas
What are some plants and animals found in the monkey’s ecosystem?
Trees, vines, birds, snakes, and insects
Do monkeys use aerobic or anaerobic respiration or both? When would monkeys choose one type of respiration over the other?
Both, but anaerobic only during intense activity when oxygen is low
How do nutrients get absorbed into monkey cells?
Through digestion and then into their bloodstream
Is there a dominant trait? Which trait is most common in monkeys?
Yes, black, brown, or gray fur is most common
Do monkeys have any vestigial structures?
Yes, some species have vestigal thumbs
What are the characteristics of the biomes where monkeys are found?
Warm temperatures, high rainfall, dense vegetation
What kind of metabolism do monkeys use?
Aerobic metabolism
How do organic compounds get broken down in monkeys?
By enzymes in the digestive system
What type of inheritance pattern does fur color have in monkeys?
Fur color in monkeys often follows a dominant/recessive inheritance pattern
What are some homologous or analogous structures monkeys share with other animals?
Hands like humans (homologous); tails like some reptiles (analogous)
What is a monkey’s role in the ecosystem’s food web/chain?
Omnivores; both predators to insects and prey to big cats, birds of prey
Do monkeys have organelles for metabolism, and if so, which ones do they use and how?
Yes, monkeys use mitochondria to produce energy through aerobic respiration
How do organic compounds get moved into or out of monkey cells?
Through cell membranes via diffusion, active transport, and endocytosis and exocytosis
How many chromosomes do monkeys have?
Monkeys have an average of 48 chromosomes but it varies throughout different species
What does the evolutionary tree of monkeys look like?
The evolutionary tree of monkeys is branching and divergent, showing that all monkeys share a common ancestor but split into many groups