Which of the following is capable of wrapping around branches and serving as a "fifth limb"?

A) Stereoscopic arms
B) Nails
C) Prehensile tail
D) Opposable thumb
E) Supraorbital ridge

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Which of the following is capable of wrapping around branches and serving as a fifth limb?A)  Stereoscopic armsB)  NailsC)  Prehensile tailD)  Opposable thumbE)  Supraorbital ridge

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Prehensile tails are capable of grasping or holding objects and can wrap around branches, effectively serving as a fifth limb for some animals, particularly in primates and certain other mammals.

Which of the following is capable of wrapping around branches and serving as a "fifth limb"?

A) Stereoscopic arms
B) Nails
C) Prehensile tail
D) Opposable thumb
E) Supraorbital ridge

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Which of the following is capable of wrapping around branches and serving as a "fifth limb"?A) Stereoscopic armsB) NailsC) Prehensile tailD) Opposable thumbE) Supraorbital ridge

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Which of the following is capable of wrapping around branches and serving as a "fifth limb"?

A) Stereoscopic arms
B) Nails
C) Prehensile tail
D) Opposable thumb
E) Supraorbital ridge