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jman1234

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Prehensile ability to grasp with five digits is
 
  a. a variable trait in the order
  b. characteristic only of monkeys
  c. characteristic only of apes and humans
  d. the only truly distinctive primate trait
  e. is hindered by an opposable thumb

Question 2

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


alexanderhamilton

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

a

Answer to Question 2

b


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