Prepare an outline of primate taxonomy. Briefly describe the characteristics of each taxon.

What will be an ideal response?


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Which taxonomic group contains the greatest number of organisms?

A. class B. order C. genus D. family

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Which of the following statements about adaptation is incorrect? a. Many traits have no adaptive function

b. Adaptations are adjustments to a specific environment. c. Adaptation at a genetic level reveals natural selection. d. Natural selection and adaptation always promote genetic change.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the taxonomic classification categories for animals?

A. phylum B. kingdom C. organism D. species

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Economies are embedded in society because

A. nonindustrial producers do not partake in the results of their labor. B. nonindustrial economies have little to do with the everyday lives of people. C. governments strictly regulate most nonindustrial economies. D. the relations of production, distribution, and consumption are social relations with economic aspects. E. most economic activity takes place far from home.

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