Which of the following statements about primates is true?

a. Prosimians are typically nocturnal.
b. Prosimians are larger than anthropoids.
c. Prosimians have larger brains than anthropoids.
d. Prosimians include monkeys, apes, and lemurs.


a. Prosimians are typically nocturnal.

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