Primates with a Long Juvenile Period Require a Long Life

question 28

Multiple Choice

Primates with a long juvenile period require a long life span because

• A) they can reproduce faster.
• B) they can experience menopause.
• C) they are less subject to natural selection.
• D) they need to make up for lost reproductive opportunities.

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