Between 4 and 2 Ma We See Some of the Distinctive

question 21

Multiple Choice

Between 4 and 2 Ma we see some of the distinctive features that differentiate hominins from apes. These features include

• A) evidence of bipedal locomotion.
• B) small posterior teeth (molars and premolars).
• C) large canines.
• D) the loss of a tail.

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