Which of these features is characteristic of New World monkeys?
A) three premolars
B) terrestrial
C) solitary
D) carnivorous

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New World monkeys typically have three premolars, while Old World monkeys have two premolars.

Answer: B 
 New World monkeys are primarily arboreal, living in trees and rarely descending to the ground.

Answer: C 
 There are some social New World monkeys, but they generally have smaller social groups than Old World monkeys.

Answer: D 
 New World monkeys are primarily herbivores, with a diet of fruit, leaves, and insects. They are not carnivorous.

Which of These Features Is Characteristic of New World Monkeys