The mode of locomotion for a primate with short legs

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1. In primates, ___ behavior usually involves hanging by the forelimbs, although the hindlimbs are used as well on occasion, as is sometimes the tail.
A) brachiation
B) suspensory
C) terrestrial quadrupedalism
D) arboreal quadrupedalism

2. Which class lever system has the lever arm and the force on the same side of the fulcrum as the load arm and the load, but with a longer load arm?
A) third class
B) fourth class
C) second class
D) First class

3. The mode of locomotion for a primate with short legs but long, powerful arms and long hands is

A) terrestrial quadruped
B) biped
C) suspensory
D) vertical clinging and leaping

4. The mystery primate from Lab 3 probably had less speed than a baboon.
TRUE
FALSE

5. The mystery primate from Lab 3 probably had more power than a gibbon.
TRUE
FALSE

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