You Have Discovered a New Breed of Monkey in the Jungles

question 56

Multiple Choice

You have discovered a new breed of monkey in the jungles of South America. The diet of these monkeys appears to consist mainly of fruit. Based on what you know about evolution and other fruit-eating monkeys, which statement is likely to apply to this newly discovered breed of monkey?

• A)They will have color vision.
• B)They will have relatively larger brains (with respect to body size).
• C)They will have larger social groups.
• D)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Ocean Islands

Ocean islands are landforms that rise from the ocean floor and are not connected to a continent, often formed by volcanic activity.

Similar Environment

Situations or settings that share alike characteristics, including climate, resources, and challenges, possibly influencing organismal adaptations or behaviors.

Mitochondrial DNA

Genetic material found in mitochondria, the energy-producing organelles of cells, passed almost exclusively from mother to offspring.

Common Ancestor

A concept in evolutionary biology referring to the most recent ancestral form or species from which two different species evolved.