Howler monkeys have smaller brains than equally sized spider monkeys. This is thought to stem from the fact that howler monkeys:

A) eat more fruit than spider monkeys.
B) eat less fruit than spider monkeys.
C) eat less meat than spider monkeys.
D) live in larger social groups than spider monkeys.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Howler monkeys have smaller brains because they eat less fruit than spider monkeys. Fruit consumption is associated with a more complex diet and foraging strategy, which can lead to larger brain sizes.

Howler monkeys have smaller brains than equally sized spider monkeys. This is thought to stem from the fact that howler monkeys:

A) eat more fruit than spider monkeys.
B) eat less fruit than spider monkeys.
C) eat less meat than spider monkeys.
D) live in larger social groups than spider monkeys.

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Howler monkeys have smaller brains than equally sized spider monkeys. This is thought to stem from the fact that howler monkeys:A) eat more fruit than spider monkeys.B) eat less fruit than spider monkeys.C) eat less meat than spider monkeys.D) live in larger social groups than spider monkeys.

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Howler monkeys have smaller brains than equally sized spider monkeys. This is thought to stem from the fact that howler monkeys:

A) eat more fruit than spider monkeys.
B) eat less fruit than spider monkeys.
C) eat less meat than spider monkeys.
D) live in larger social groups than spider monkeys.