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Daniel Oliver Schmitt

Professor in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology
Evolutionary Anthropology
Duke Box 90383, Durham, NC 27708
203 Biological Sciences Buildi, 130 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Terrestrial locomotion

Book section · January 1, 2018 Terrestrial locomotion is uncommon in primates. As a fundamentally arboreal radiation, primates have anatomical and behavioral specializations associated with movement in the trees that are retained when they move on the ground, making primate terrestrial ... Full text Cite

Patterns, variability, and flexibility of hand posture during locomotion in primates.

Book section · August 10, 2016 Labeling the primate hand as “primitive” can seem counterintuitive given the remarkable dexterity typical of primates and especially humans. In addition, there is considerable diversity in primate hand form and use that allows the exploitation of . ... Link to item Cite