Ancient anthropoids began to have fewer offspring that required longer and more attentive care, which selected for

A. pair bonding.
B. a greater capacity for brachiation.
C. a diet focused on nuts and tubers.
D. increased reliance on arboreality (life in trees), which protected offspring from predators.
E. support from a social group.


E

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