Bonobos, Which Belong to the Same Genus as Chimpanzees, Are

question 18

Multiple Choice

Bonobos, which belong to the same genus as chimpanzees, are exceptional among primates because of

• A) their marked sexual dimorphism.
• B) their male-centered communities.
• C) their cannibalism.
• D) their ability to withstand the pressures of deforestation.
• E) the frequency with which they have sex, a behavior associated with conflict avoidance.

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