Looking at the various characteristics of the primates, give some examples of those that may be considered to be shared ancestral traits and those that may be considered to be shared derived traits.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Permanent male-female bonds are

a. common among nonhuman primates. b. not common among nonhuman primates. c. the basis of monogamous pairing typical of ALL nonhuman primate species. d. nonexistent in primates. e. known only in orangutans.

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Mousterian artifacts are frequently associated with the remains of Homo erectus

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Individuals who are born with variations or traits that make them better able to compete in the struggle for life are the ones who survive and pass on traits to their offspring. What is this process called?

A. random choice B. spontaneous preference C. organic change D. natural selection

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