Lucy and the Other Members of Australopithecus Afarensis Are Considered

question 43

Multiple Choice

Lucy and the other members of Australopithecus afarensis are considered hominids because

• A)they have brains larger than the average ape's.
• B)their teeth are completely modern.
• C)their body proportions are like those of modern humans.
• D)they were habitual bipeds.

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