Prehensile ability to grasp with five digits is
A) a variable trait in the order
B) characteristic only of monkeys
C) characteristic only of apes and humans
D) the only truly distinctive primate trait
E) is hindered by an opposable thumb

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Prehensile ability to grasp with five digits is a variable trait in the order of primates, as it is not unique to monkeys, apes, or humans alone, and is not the only distinctive trait of primates. An opposable thumb actually aids in grasping.

Prehensile Ability to Grasp with Five Digits Is