Which of the following characteristics distinguishes primates from other mammals?

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Increased visual acuity due to stereoscopic and color vision is a characteristic that distinguishes primates from other mammals. Other mammals usually have monocular vision, which is not as accurate in perceiving depth, and most do not have color vision.

Note: Choice A is incorrect because primates have a relatively smaller area devoted to smell, compared to other mammals like dogs. Choice B is incorrect because primates have a reduced number of teeth, compared to other mammals, and their teeth are not highly specialized. Choice D is incorrect because primates do not have a specific breeding season, and their reproductive strategies vary among species.

Which of the Following Characteristics Distinguishes Primates from Other Mammals