In the phylogeny of evolutionary relationships among the primates, which of the following is true of tarsiers? A They are small bodied like most anthropoids. B. They are considered arboreal quadrupeds like most New World monkeys. C. . They may be more closely related to anthropoids than to lemurs and lorises.
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