Among primates, a social organization consisting of multiple adult males with one adult female is
A) found only among lemurs.
B) found in the callitrichids and the orangutans.
C) found only among the marmosets and tarmains.
D) not known for any living primate species.

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This social organization is characteristic of marmosets and tamarins, which are part of the callitrichid family. These small primates often have social groups where one female breeds with multiple males, a system known as polyandry.

Among Primates, a Social Organization Consisting of Multiple Adult Males