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Alygatorr01285

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on: Jul 10, 2018
In Eocene euprimates one of the recognizable and modern derived primate traits is
 
  a. forward-facing eyes.
  b. lack of opposable big toes.
  c. claws instead of nails.
  d. reduced encephalization.
  e. absence of a post-orbital bar.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about carpolestids?
 
  a. They were mouse to rat sized.
  b. They exhibited specialized dental traits.
  c. A skeleton of one was discovered in Wyoming recently.
  d. Their postcranial anatomy reveals many traits adapted to highly arboreal environment.
  e. They were much bigger than the Plesiadapis,


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

e


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