The Arboreal Hypothesis Proposes That Defining Primate Characteristics Were Adaptations

question 14

Multiple Choice

The arboreal hypothesis proposes that defining primate characteristics were adaptations to life in the trees, such as

• A) grasping hands and feet, developed vision, and greater intelligence.
• B) grasping hands, tails, and intelligence.
• C) developed vision, greater sense of smell, and tails.
• D) developed vision, greater sense of smell, and grasping hands and feet.

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