Which of the following is true of solitary primate social organization?
A) Solitary social systems are found almost entirely among the Haplorrhine primates.
B) Females establish small territories they share with their young; males establish large territories in which there may be several females.
C) Solitary groupings are found only among orangutans and the lesser apes (gibbons).
D) Males establish small territories they share with their mates, while the offspring run free and move between adult territories.

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Solitary social systems, where individuals live relatively isolated except for mating or mother-offspring interactions, often feature females with small territories for themselves and their young. Males typically have larger territories that overlap with those of several females, facilitating mating opportunities. This pattern is observed in various solitary primate species, not limited to any specific group within the primates.

Which of the Following Is True of Solitary Primate Social