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Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Primates as a group are best defined in terms of their:
A)diet
B)adaptability
C)specialized skeletons
D)specialized dentition
2
An example of a shared ancestral feature of the primates is:
A)pentydactylism
B)retention of the clavicle
C)a placenta
D)all of the above
3
Primates can be placed into two suborders: the Prosimii, and the:
A)Catarrhini
B)Lorisidaev
C)Anthropoidea
D)Hominoidea
4
In general, the lemuriformes are characterized by:
A)nocturnal habits
B)prehensile tails
C)opposable thumbs
D)all of the above
5
Which of the following traits is found exclusively among New World monkeys:
A)opposable thumb
B)stereoscopic vision
C)three premolars per quadrant of mouth
D)rhinarium
6
The sexual skin:
A)is used by males to attract females
B)is found instead of sexual dimorphism in some primates
C)is found only in New World monkeys
D)swells and turns bright pink or red during estrus
7
The catarrhine nose is found among the:
A)apes
B)Old World monkeys
C)New World monkeys
D)prosimians and tarsiers
E)A and B
8
All apes belong to the superfamily:
A)Hominidae
B)Hominoidea
C)Catarrhini
D)Hylobatidae
9
Chimpanzees:
A)live in flexible social groups
B)are knuckle-walkers
C)are closely related to bonobos
D)all of the above
10
Humans:
A)have a long period of infant dependency
B)exhibit moderate sexual dimorphism
C)are omnivorous, with meat eating playing a large role
D)all of the above





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