Which of the Following Distinguishes Khoratpithecus from Sivapithecus

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following distinguishes Khoratpithecus from Sivapithecus?

• A) Khoratpithecus's molars are more similar to those of living chimpanzees than Sivapithecus's molars are.
• B) Whereas Khoratpithecus lived in the area now known as France and Spain, Sivapithecus lived in Thailand.
• C) Khoratpithecus's broad front teeth and a flat surface on the tongue side of the canines make it more similar than Sivapithecus to living orangutans.
• D) Sivapithecus has dental features making it more similar to modern orangutans, while Khoratpithecus has postcranial bones that most closely resemble modern chimpanzees.

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Definitions:

Annelids

A phylum of invertebrate worms known for their segmented bodies, including earthworms, leeches, and their relatives.

Molluscs

A diverse group of invertebrate animals with soft bodies, many of which have hard shells, including snails, clams, and squids.

Insects

A class of arthropods characterized by a three-part body, including a head, thorax, and abdomen, three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.

Species

Group of similarly constructed organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring; organisms that share a common gene pool; the taxon at the lowest level of classification.