The first primates
A) were the bark from trees.
B) were relatively large compared to other species.
C) dined on other primates..
D) were able to grasp objects with their hands.
E) were blind.

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The ability to grasp objects with their hands is a defining characteristic of primates, distinguishing them from other animals. This means that choice D is the best option. The other options are incorrect: A is incorrect because primates do not eat tree bark exclusively; B is incorrect because the earliest primates were actually small in size; C is incorrect because there is no evidence that the first primates hunted and ate other primates; and E is incorrect because there is no evidence that the first primates were blind.

The First Primates