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OP Hominids range in weight from 48 kg to 270 kg.
Males are usually larger than females. Hominids
are the largest primates, with robust bodies and
well-developed forearms. Their pollex (thumb) is
opposable. The hallux (big toe) is opposable in all
hominids except humans. All digits (toes and
fingers) have flattened nails.
Thumbs can be used for acquiring property:
Sedens Johannes parvus in angulo
Hornerus editcrustula Christanica;
Et dixit, ut pruna extrahbat
Pollice, 'Quam sum ego suavis in fans!
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