Most Primates Rely More on Visual Stimuli and Less on Olfactory

question 6

Multiple Choice

Most primates rely more on visual stimuli and less on olfactory stimuli than do other mammals. Which of the following is one line of evidence for this?

• A) Primates have more complex eyes than do other mammals.
• B) Primate olfactory apparatuses are highly specialized, especially in diurnal primates.
• C) Primates have more olfactory nerves than do other mammals.
• D) The primate visual sense is highly developed while the olfactory apparatus is reduced, especially in diurnal primates.

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