Which of the following is NOT true of the fossil ape Oreopithecus?
A) It lived during the late Miocene.
B) It had specialized molar teeth adapted for eating leaves.
C) Its fossils are found almost exclusively in coal deposits in Italy.
D) It had very short arms and long legs and was probably well suited for leaping.
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