In the evolution of the arboreal primates, which of the following features would NOT be an important evolutionary advancement?
A) opposable thumbs
B) enhanced daytime vision
C) elongated snout with well-developed sense of smell
D) the ability to see in color
E) a brain with a well-developed ability to judge distances and with the ability to quickly compensate for misjudgments

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Arboreal primates typically rely more on vision than on smell for navigating through trees, so an elongated snout with a well-developed sense of smell would not be as important as other features like vision and dexterity.

In the Evolution of the Arboreal Primates, Which of the Following