Question

A new monkey species has developed. This species climbs trees and has opposable thumbs but does not have a prehensile tail. Which group of monkeys would this new species most likely be related to?

A. Strepsirrhines
B. Old World monkeys
C. Tarsiers
D. New World monkeys

Answer 1

B. Old world monkeys

Step-by-step explanation:

The Old World monkeys (including baboons) inhabit Africa and Asia, and are more closely related to apes. They are generally larger than New World monkeys, have more elongated faces, and have a tail that is not "prehensile".

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B. Old world monkeys.

Explanation:

The prehensile tail is characterized by the ability to hold grasping or move around an object for griping. The monkeys are divided into 2 major groups, that is, the Old World monkeys and the New World monkeys. The Old World monkeys do not have a prehensile tail and elongated face and opposable thumbs.

The new world monkeys have a prehensile tail that helps them to grab or hold branches of trees.

Thus, the correct answer is option B. Old world monkeys.