Which of These Traits Is Most Strongly Associated with the Adoption

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of these traits is most strongly associated with the adoption of bipedalism?

• A) enhanced depth perception
• B) shortened hind limbs
• C) opposable big toe
• D) repositioning of foramen magnum

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