The Most Likely Scenario for the Arrival of Platyrrhines to South

question 67

True/False

The most likely scenario for the arrival of platyrrhines to South America involves floating across the Atlantic Ocean on rafts made of naturally forming mats of vegetation.

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Definitions:

Stomach

Muscular region of the vertebrate digestive tract, extending from the esophagus to the small intestine.

Suspension Feeders

Organisms that feed by filtering suspended matter and food particles from water, often found in aquatic environments.

Filter Feeders

Aquatic animals that feed by straining suspended matter and food particles from water.

Omnivores

Organisms that consume both plant and animal matter as part of their diet.