Asked by dilip kumar on May 02, 2024
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Humans are least closely related to the ____.
A) chimpanzee
B) orangutan
C) gorilla
D) lemur
E) spider monkey
Spider Monkey
A type of New World monkey known for its long limbs and tail, primarily living in the canopies of tropical forests.
Chimpanzee
A great ape with large ears, mainly black coloration, and lighter skin on the face, native to the forests of central and West Africa.
Orangutan
A large arboreal ape found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, known for its intelligence, long arms, and reddish-brown hair, and facing significant threats from habitat loss.
- Acquire knowledge on the origin and the significance of evolution of hominins and their features.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Humans are primates and lemurs are also primates, but they are found only on the island of Madagascar and are therefore the least closely related to humans compared to other primates.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the origin and the significance of evolution of hominins and their features.