JAMB - Biology (2002 - No. 9)
one of the adaptation of life on trees by a monkey is its possession of digits which are
extensible
big
opposable
long
Explication
The correct answer is C. Opposable.
Monkeys have opposable thumbs (or digits), which means they can rotate their thumbs to touch their other fingers. This adaptation allows them to:
- Grasp branches and climb through trees
- Hold onto food or objects
- Perform various manipulative tasks
Opposable thumbs are a key adaptation for arboreal (tree-dwelling) primates like monkeys!