Multiple Choice
Primates include the prosimians (lemurs and lorises) , New World monkeys, Old World monkeys, gibbons, orangutans, African apes, and humans.Which of the following statements about the primates is false?
A) Prosimians no longer inhabit all continents.
B) Bipedal locomotion allowed eyes to be elevated, improving ability to spot predators and prey.
C) The tails of New World monkeys are adapted to a terrestrial existence.
D) Primates deliver small numbers of offspring that receive extended parental care.
E) Humans' closest living relatives are the chimpanzees.
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