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What distinguishes the gorillas and chimpanzees from the orangutans and gibbons?

A) They live in the trees.
B) They are larger in size.
C) They nurse their young.
D) They have prehensile tails.
E) They walk on their knuckles.

Prehensile Tails

Refers to tails found in certain animals that are capable of grasping or holding objects, aiding in locomotion or manipulation of their environment.

Knuckles

The joints of the fingers which are visible when the hand is clenched, serving as points of flexion for the fingers.

  • Acknowledge the main physical modifications in primates that support tree-dwelling lifestyles.
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