Multiple Choice
What was the earliest hominin to have an enlarged brain (relative to body size)?
32. Vertebrates
Primates and Homonids
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Included among the extant groups of apes are __________.
A
lemurs and lorises
B
tarsiers and gorillas
C
Old World monkeys and New World monkeys
D
chimpanzees and monkeys
E
gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos
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Understand the classification of primates: Primates are divided into two main groups, prosimians and anthropoids. Prosimians include lemurs and lorises, while anthropoids include monkeys, apes, and humans.
Identify the characteristics of apes: Apes are a subgroup of anthropoids and are distinguished from monkeys by their larger size, lack of a tail, and more complex brain structure.
Recognize the extant groups of apes: Extant means currently living or existing. The extant groups of apes include gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos.
Differentiate apes from other primates: Apes are different from monkeys, which are another subgroup of anthropoids. Monkeys have tails and are generally smaller than apes.
Review the options given in the problem: Compare the list of extant apes with the options provided to identify which groups are correctly classified as apes.
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