Abstract:Abstract. The presence of a grooming claw on the second toe is a
characteristic of Strepsirrhini and tarsiers. There is also some evidence
for the presence of a grooming claw in Platyrrhini. Here we report
qualitative findings from different species of saki monkeys, genus
Pithecia, on the presence of modified nails on the second toe. These observations
suggest that a grooming claw or a grooming claw-like nail occurs in
different Pithecia species, but that it does not consistently occur in all
individuals.
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