4. This question may be completed independently or as a group discussion. You co

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4. This question may be completed independently or as a group discussion. You come across a primate living in the grassy highlands of eastern Africa. It has arms and legs that are relatively equal in length and a short tail. It has small incisors and large, bilophodont molars. This primate is female, but males of her species have much larger bodies and canine teeth than females, Males also have extra fur around their chests and heads that is not seen in females. What is the likely diet of this primate? Give one trait that supports your determination. What is the likely form of locomotion of this primate? Give one trait that supports your determination. What is the likely social organization of this primate? Give one trait that supports your determination

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As per the information, it is very likely that the diet of these primates is non-vegetarian in nature. The presence of large canines supports this observation.

Further, the primates are very likely to be quadruplets in nature and walk by using all four of their limbs. The observation that they have equally long forelimbs and hindlimbs supports this observation.

It is very likely that the pirmates reside in colonies of a single male and many females. The presence of male-fur on chest and efforts done by the males to attract the females supports this observation.  

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