Compared with the haplorrhines, which of the following is true of the strepsirrhines?
A) They retain many ancestral characters.
B) They are typically quite large in body size.
C) They have evolved numerous adaptations that suit their diurnal lifestyle.
D) They have more fully developed traits related to increased complexity of behavior.

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Strepsirrhines, also known as prosimians, have retained many ancestral characters, such as a reliance on olfactory communication and grooming with the toothcomb. Haplorrhines have evolved more derived traits, including increased reliance on vision and reduced reliance on olfaction.

Compared with the Haplorrhines, Which of the Following Is True