Which of the following characteristics separates primates from other mammals?

A. Primates are all placental animals,
whereas other mammals are not.
B. Primates all have opposable thumbs,
whereas other mammals do not.
C. Primates have nails instead of claws.
D. Primates can regulate their body
temperature.
E. Primates are the only mammals that have
eyes on the front of the face.


C

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