CLASSIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS OF PRIMATES
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT a trait that helps primates lead arboreal lives (in trees)?
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prehensile tails
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short limbs
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binocular vision
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opposable toes and thumbs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -All primates are descended from tree-dwellers, exhibiting adaptations which allow for tree climbing that include: a rotating shoulder joint, separated big toes and thumb for grasping, and stereoscopic vision.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some primates, including gorillas, humans, and baboons, are primarily terrestrial rather than arboreal, but all species have adaptations for climbing trees.
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