[Campbell Biology P.796] A nonhuman primate species is described as being primarily arboreal... | Practice Question
A nonhuman primate species is described as being primarily arboreal, having very long arms adapted for brachiation, and being found exclusively in southeastern Asia. Which type of ape is most consistent with this description?
Explanation
The description perfectly matches Gibbons, as stated in Figure 34.46 a : 'Gibbons...are found only in south-eastern Asia. Their very long arms and fingers are adaptations for brachiating swinging by the arms from branch to branch .' The introductory text also states that 'only gibbons and orangutans are primarily arboreal.'