Across primate species, there is a relationship between body size and diet. Going from smaller to larger species, diets tend to consist of
A) leaves, fruit and insects, and meat.
B) gum, fruit and insects, fruit and leaves, and mainly leaves.
C) meat, fruit and insects, and leaves.
D) Smaller primates almost never eat animals; larger primates eat some animals.

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Across primate species, there is a trend in terms of diet composition as body size increases. Smaller primates tend to eat gum, fruit, and insects, while larger primates consume more leaves in addition to fruit and insects. This is reflected in choice B, which lists the dietary composition of various primate species in a size-ordered fashion. Choice A is not entirely accurate because smaller primates tend to eat gum rather than meat, and larger primates tend to eat more leaves than meat. Choice C is incorrect because it suggests that larger primates eat meat as a primary component of their diet, when in reality it is often a minor part of their diet. Choice D is partially true but does not provide a comprehensive view of primate diet across species.

Across Primate Species, There Is a Relationship Between Body Size