Because of the Enhanced Sense of Touch, Most Primate Species

question 36

Multiple Choice

Because of the enhanced sense of touch, most primate species have

• A)claws on the forelimbs only.
• B)nails on the forelimbs only.
• C)claws instead of nails on all limbs.
• D)nails instead of claws on all limbs.

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