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1
The taxonomic system of naming organisms was created by
A)Darwin
B)Mendel
C)Linnaeus
D)Wallace
2
In a phenetic taxonomy, humans are in the Family of Hominidae because
A)they are arboreal.
B)they are habitual bipeds.
C)they are warm-blooded.
D)they are active and intelligent.
3
Which two species share the genus Pan?
A)gorillas and bonobos
B)orangutans and chimpanzees
C)chimpanzees and bonobos
D)gorillas and orangutans
4
Which of the following is a classification system based on order of evolutionary branching?
A)Cladistics
B)Phenetic taxonomy
C)Linnean taxonomy
D)Phyletics
5
The most primitive primates that have a moist naked outer noses are called
A)Anthropoids
B)Hominoids
C)Prosimians
D)Ceboids
6
Most primates share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
A)stereoscopic vision.
B)manual dexterity.
C)high levels of intelligence.
D)relatively short periods of postnatal dependency.
7
Of all land mammals, the primates have the largest relative
A)snouts.
B)brains.
C)ears.
D)eyes.
8
Which of the following primates is the least social?
A)humans
B)bonobos
C)gorillas
D)orangutans
9
The suborder Anthropoidea includes all of the following primates EXCEPT
A)lemurs
B)monkeys
C)apes
D)humans
10
Which of the following is NOT one of the four species collectively known as the great apes?
A)orangutans
B)chimpanzees
C)baboons
D)bonobos
11
The primate that has a flat face, no prehensile feet but the most dexterous hands are called
A)bonobos
B)baboons
C)chimpanzees
D)humans
12
Which primate has the longest period of postnatal dependency?
A)gorillas
B)chimpanzees
C)bonobos
D)humans





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