Among the mammals, only some primates (including most humans) have color vision. What was the likely advantage that probably drove the evolution of primate color vision?

A. The ability to identify plants with medicinal value.
B. The ability to find ripe fruit.
C. The ability to enjoy the aesthetic value of flowers.
D. The ability to prepare for winter as portended by autumn colors of leaves.
E. The ability to identify grains most appropriate for domestication.


B. The ability to find ripe fruit.

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