Which of the following is the most specific group that includes both the Old World monkeys and the New World monkeys?
A) apes
B) Homo
C) anthropoids
D) hominins
E) primates

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The term "anthropoids" refers specifically to the group of primates that includes both Old World and New World monkeys, as well as apes and humans. Therefore, it is the most specific group that includes both types of monkeys. Option A (apes) is too narrow as it only includes a subset of anthropoids, while Option B (Homo) and Option D (hominins) are even narrower as they refer only to humans and their close evolutionary relatives. Option E (primates) is too broad as it includes all species of primates, including prosimians (lemurs, lorises, etc.) that are not closely related to monkeys.

Which of the Following Is the Most Specific Group That