Why Were Scientists Initially Biased Against Accepting Australopithecus Africanus as a Hominin

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why were scientists initially biased against accepting Australopithecus africanus as a hominin?

• A)It was not bipedal.
• B)It did not have a large brain.
• C)It was not found associated with tools.
• D)It was found in Africa.
• E)It was too young.

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