Which of the Following Is Not an Accurate Depiction of the Australopithecines?​

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an accurate depiction of the australopithecines?​

• A)​Females had larger bodies than males.
• B)​Brain size was comparable per body size to that of modern African apes.
• C)​They had a well-developed musculature.
• D)​They were not as large or tall as modern-day humans.

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