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Which of the following are morphological characteristics that are associated with suspensory locomotion?

-longer arms than legs
-shortened lumbar region of the spine
-deep and narrow rib cage
-locking wrists
-long fingers

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The morphological characteristics that are associated with suspensory locomotion include a shortened lumbar region of the spine, long fingers, and longer arms than legs. These adaptations allow animals to hang or suspend their body below or among tree branches while traveling, searching for food, and avoiding predators.

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