Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Section 1: Primate Adaptation and Evolution

Primate Adaptation and Evolution

1.
Which of these is NOT considered a common feature of most mammals?
A)feet able to grasp objects
B)opposable thumbs
C)monocular vision
D)flexible joints and arm movement
2.
New World monkeys have __________ while Old World monkeys do not.
A)arboreal lifestyles
B)prehensile tails
C)complex brains
D)upright skeletons
3.
Which of these species is NOT a member of the haplorhines?
A)Old World monkeys
B)gibbons
C)tarsiers
D)lemurs
4.
Which of these is not considered an ape?
A)gorillas
B)lemurs
C)orangutans
D)bonobos
5.
Which of these statements is true?
A)The oldest existing monkey fossils are of Old World monkeys.
B)New World monkeys evolved independently of Old World monkeys.
C)New World monkeys appear to have evolved more recently than Old World monkeys.
D)Old World monkeys were not arboreal like today's New World monkeys.
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