Asked by Miles Stewart on May 12, 2024

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The location of the eyes on the front of the head in later primates was especially important in ____.

A) seeing color
B) detecting light intensity
C) predatory behavior
D) depth perception
E) mating

Depth Perception

The ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and judge the distance of objects.

Predatory Behavior

Actions or strategies employed by predators to catch their prey, often involving stalking, camouflage, and ambush.

Color Seeing

The ability of organisms, particularly humans, to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of the light they reflect, emit, or transmit.

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IV
India VereenMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The front-facing location of the eyes in later primates enables them to have depth perception, which is important in activities such as navigating through complex environments, catching prey or avoiding predators.