Multiple choice

Prehensile tail is present in

  1. World World Monkeys

  2. New World Monkeys

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

New World monkeys (Platyrrhini) possess prehensile tails used for grasping branches, while Old World monkeys (Catarrhini) lack this adaptation. This anatomical feature is a key distinction between the two primate groups in the Americas versus Africa/Asia.