Assigning fossil remains to a particular primate species
A)is an uncomplicated process.
B)requires splitting samples into as many species as possible.
C)requires making comparisons to well-known living species of primates.
D)can be accomplished only if the species is sexually dimorphic.
E)can promote extinction.

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Assigning fossil remains to a particular primate species often involves comparing those remains to well-known living species of primates to understand their characteristics and evolutionary relationships. This comparison helps scientists classify fossils accurately based on similarities and differences with existing species.

Assigning Fossil Remains to a Particular Primate Species