Primates Include the Prosimians (Lemurs and Lorises), New World Monkeys

question 61

Multiple Choice

Primates include the prosimians (lemurs and lorises) , New World monkeys, Old World monkeys, gibbons, orangutans, African apes, and humans.Which of the following statements about the primates is false?

• A) Prosimians no longer inhabit all continents.
• B) Bipedal locomotion allowed eyes to be elevated, improving ability to spot predators and prey.
• C) The tails of New World monkeys are adapted to a terrestrial existence.
• D) Primates deliver small numbers of offspring that receive extended parental care.
• E) Humans' closest living relatives are the chimpanzees.

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