The upper-sequence primates of the Jebel Qatrani Formation are classified into two families:
A)the Parapithecidae and the Propliopithecidae
B)the Adapidae and the Omomyidae
C)the Platyrrhini and the Catarrhini
D)none of the above

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The Jebel Qatrani Formation of Egypt is known for its rich fossil record of primates. Among the upper-sequence primates, the two families that are recognized based on their dental and cranial features are the Parapithecidae and the Propliopithecidae. Therefore, option A is the best choice for the classification of upper-sequence primates of the Jebel Qatrani formation. Option B refers to the two families of early Eocene primates found in North America, and Option C refers to the two subfamilies of New World and Old World monkeys respectively, neither of which is relevant to the Jebel Qatrani Formation.

The Upper-Sequence Primates of the Jebel Qatrani Formation Are Classified