- plural of primate.
primates
Example Sentences
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"When we compare humans with primates, we are looking at abilities that may have come from a common ancestor," says senior author Laura Cuaya of the University of Vienna.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
The experts looked at several studies, including one which showed that three out of four non-human primates vaccinated with Ervebo survived Bundibugyo, compared with one out of four control animals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
The charity fears the abandonment could be the first of many following legislation introduced in April which requires all primates kept as pets in England to be licensed.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
In both mice and nonhuman primates, DT-109 reduced Clostridium perfringens levels and lowered ammonia production in the intestines.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
It is generally believed that aids came originally from African primates, from monkeys and apes, and that it somehow jumped out of these animals into the human race.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
