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Outwardly directed widely separated nost...

Outwardly directed widely separated nostrills occur in

A

Gorilla

B

New World Monkey

C

Loris

D

Apes.

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To determine which group of primates has outwardly directed widely separated nostrils, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: The options given are gorilla, new world monkey, loris, and apes. 2. **Understand the Characteristics**: We need to analyze the nasal structure of each option. Outwardly directed widely separated nostrils are a specific trait. 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Gorilla**: Gorillas have a more flattened nose with nostrils that are not widely separated. - **New World Monkeys**: Many New World monkeys have nostrils that are more separated than Old World monkeys, but they are not typically described as widely separated and outwardly directed. - **Loris**: Lorises have a more typical primate nose structure, which does not feature widely separated nostrils. - **Apes**: Apes, including gibbons, orangutans, chimpanzees, and gorillas, have a characteristic of having outwardly directed and widely separated nostrils. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, apes are the group that exhibits outwardly directed widely separated nostrils. 5. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is **apes**.
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