The New World monkeys most likely:
A)evolved independently in South America from a late omomyid
B)are descended from a group of early African anthropoids
C)are descended from a group of early Asian anthropoids
D)are descended from a group of early European anthropoids

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New World monkeys are believed to be descended from a group of early African anthropoids. This is supported by molecular and fossil evidence suggesting a single ancestral group migrated from Africa to South America, leading to the diverse New World monkey species found today.

The New World Monkeys Most Likely