Asked by Tisha Roberson on Apr 26, 2024
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Tailless nonhuman primates are commonly known as ____.
A) anthropoid primates
B) New World monkeys
C) hominins
D) apes
E) Old World monkeys
Tailless
Lacking a tail, characteristic of certain animals either through evolutionary adaptation or a specific genetic condition.
Nonhuman Primates
Primates other than humans, including monkeys, apes, and prosimians, characterized by their complex behaviors and varied habitats.
Apes
Large primates that lack tails and include species such as gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and humans.
- Differentiate among the assorted groups of primates and their evolutionary relevance.
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Salman HassanApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Apes, which include gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons, are commonly known as tailless nonhuman primates. Unlike monkeys, which typically have tails, apes lack this feature.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among the assorted groups of primates and their evolutionary relevance.