Which of the Following Distinguishes Khoratpithecus from Sivapithecus

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following distinguishes Khoratpithecus from Sivapithecus?

• A) Khoratpithecus's molars are more similar to those of living chimpanzees than Sivapithecus's molars are.
• B) Whereas Khoratpithecus lived in the area now known as France and Spain, Sivapithecus lived in Thailand.
• C) Khoratpithecus's broad front teeth and a flat surface on the tongue side of the canines make it more similar than Sivapithecus to living orangutans.
• D) Sivapithecus has dental features making it more similar to modern orangutans, while Khoratpithecus has postcranial bones that most closely resemble modern chimpanzees.

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