Old World monkeys, apes, and humans are in the infraorder __________.
A) Prosimii
B) Catarrhini
C) Platyrrhinii
D) Pongidae

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Old World monkeys, apes, and humans belong to the infraorder Catarrhini, which includes primates with narrow nasal openings. Prosimii includes primates with more primitive features such as lemurs, lorises, and bush babies. Platyrrhinii includes primates with flat, broad noses, such as New World monkeys. Pongidae is a family of great apes that includes orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees (but not humans).

Old World Monkeys, Apes, and Humans Are in the Infraorder