Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes primates from other mammals?

Primate Facts Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Presence of a tail
Opposable thumbs
Hooves
Scales
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following primates is classified under the family Hominidae?
Lemurs
Tarsiers
Gorillas
Marmosets
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary diet of most primates?
Carnivorous
Herbivorous
Omnivorous
Insectivorous
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following behaviours is commonly observed in primates?
Hibernation
Tool use
Migration
Echolocation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which epoch is known for the emergence of the first primates?
Cretaceous
Paleocene
Eocene
Miocene
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the prehensile tail in some primates?
Defence mechanism
Balance while running
Grasping and holding objects
Communication
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a major threat to primate populations worldwide?
Overfishing
Deforestation
Air pollution
Urbanisation
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