Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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Chapter 15.4, Problem 1MC
Summary Introduction
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The way thumbs, large brains, and binocular vision are adaptive to primates.
Introduction:
A primate is a mammal that exhibits traits common to primates, such as an opposable thumb, a relatively big head compared to its body, and binocular eyesight. Although all primates have these traits, they may look a little different depending on their ancestry.
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Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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