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{Q.1} {Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follows}


A monkey is a long-tailed, medium size member of the order A Primates. The primate order also
includes macaques, baboons, senons, capuchins, marmores and marins. Monkeys say are a member
wo of the three wroups simian primates, the New World monkeys and the Old World monkeys, of
which there are 264 known species. Apes and chimpanzees are not scientifically classified as monkeys, a
common misconception due to their physical similarities. Some distinguishing Sestures between New
World and Old World monkeys include the tail. Most New World monkeys have prehensile tails while
Old World monkeys do not. The facial features of each proup of monkeys also differ substantially,
however, there are a number of shared features as well Monkeys are a very diverse fanily of species,
ranging in size from the 5-6-inch Pygmy Marmoset, to the adult male Mandrill, which can be 3 for all
Some monkeys spend the majority of their lives in treetops, while others call savannas and grasslands
home. Most monkeys survive on a diet of fruit, leaves, nuts, berries, eges, insects and they occasionally
hunt other smaller animals.
A- Answer these questions: -
1. Name three kinds of primates other than monkeys.
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Why are apes and chimpanzees usually classified as monkeys?
2.
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3.
Which is the most distinguishing feature that differentiate New World and Old World monkeys
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4.
What does a monkey's diet consist of?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

1)macaques,baboons,senons,marins. 2) due to their physical similarities. 3)most new world monkey have prehensile tails while old world monkeys do not. 4)fruit,leaves,nuts,berries ,eggs,insects,other smaller animals