Based on information from lecture 7 (the second of this week), which of the hypotheses regarding primate evolution do you think is most plausible (arboreal, visual predation, angiosperm exploitation)? Use information about diet and behavior of extinct primates to support why your choice makes the most sense and why the others do not.

You should:

Name the hypothesis that you think is most likely.

Give one argument in support of your hypothesis

Give one reason that your hypothesis could be wrong.

Try to go beyond the pros and cons offered in the lecture. Maybe even defend one which is not widely accepted! The key I am looking for here is for you to give me a good argument, drawing from what you’ve learned throughout this second unit.