Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of Oligocene fossils that fit our notions of what a primate is and what an anthropoid primate is?

A. an enclosed eye socket
B. more body hair
C. a reduced nasal area
D. generally small orbits


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Humans belong to the phylum:

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a. Homo erectus. b. Homo habilis. c. Neandertals. d. early pre-modern Homo sapiens from Africa. e. anatomically modern Homo sapiens.

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