Gibbons are said to be adapted for brachiation. What anatomical features allow some primates to be efficient brachiators?
What will be an ideal response?
?Anatomical modifications at the shoulder joint to allow rotation, arms longer than legs, short, stable
lower back, long curved fingers, and shortened limbs.
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A. can be disproven B. can be tested through experiments and observations C. are based on empirical observations D. all of these
Why did the Chagossians find themselves stranded in Mauritius?
A) The United States and British governments took control of their lands and evicted them from their homeland of Diego Garcia. B) The Chagossians had to seek employment in Mauritius and the United States controlled the shipping lanes and would not allow them to return home. C) Mauritius lured the Chagossians to their island as workers during the late 19th century and would not issue passports to allow them to return to their original homelands. D) Because of a series of destructive hurricanes and tsunamis, the Chagossians had to seek refuge in Mauritius; afterward, there were no funds for reconstruction. E) The Chagossians worked as migrant laborers for the United States military and were then evicted from their homeland of Madagascar and forced to live on Mauritius.
"Australopithecus" means:
A. "Australian skull" B. "southern skull" C. "southern ape" D. "African ape" E. "Taung Baby"
In both public and private theatres in England
a. the scenery was likely to be elaborate b. the costumes were likely to be elaborate c. the conventions were likely to be Italianate d. the actors were likely to be amateurs e. the lighting was likely to be complex