In What Order Did These Organisms Diverge from the Lineage

question 28

Multiple Choice

In what order did these organisms diverge from the lineage of the common ancestral primate?

• A)H)neandertalensis,H.ergaster,H.habilis,gorillas and chimpanzees,hominins
• B)prosimians,monkeys,gibbons,orangutans,gorillas and chimpanzees,hominins
• C)monkeys,gibbons,prosimians,orangutans,H.habilis,H.ergaster,humans
• D)gibbons,lemurs,tarsiers,H.habilis,monkeys,H.neandertalensis,hominins

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Definitions:

Survivorship Curve

A graphical representation showing the proportion of individuals surviving at each stage of their life cycle.

Reproductive Rates

The speed at which populations increase in size, often measured by the number of offspring per individual per unit of time.

Generation Times

The average time between the birth of parents and the birth of their offspring, which can vary significantly among different organisms.

K-selected Species

Species characterized by long gestation periods, few offspring, and a strategy focused on survival and longevity over reproduction.