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captainjonesify

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Which one of the traits listed below is NOT used to define the order Primates?
 
  a. A tendency towards erect posture.
  b. An inflexible, specialized limb structure.
  c. Hands and feet with a high degree of prehensility.
  d. Retention of five digits on the hands and feet.
  e. Generalized dentition.

Question 2

As an order, primates
 
  a. have highly specialized traits.
  b. can be easily defined by one or two traits.
  c. lack traits that define the mammals.
  d. have generalized traits.
  e. have very narrow, or specialized, dietary preferences.


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Toya9913

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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