According to One Model, the LCA Species Split into Small

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to one model, the LCA species split into small groups, which remained _________________, and large groups, which became _______________________.

• A) bipedal; quadrupedal
• B) carnivorous; herbivorous
• C) quadrupedal; bipedal
• D) terrestrial; arboreal

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Definitions:

Homo Habilis

"Handy human." The first fossil members of the genus Homo appearing 2.5 million years ago, with larger brains and smaller faces than australopithecines.

Homo Habilis

An extinct species of early human believed to have lived around 2.1 to 1.5 million years ago, known for using stone tools.

Brain Size

A measure of brain volume or mass that is often related to cognitive abilities, evolutionary adaptations, and species comparisons.

Hominoids

A term that encompasses all apes and humans, referring to the group of primates that are large-bodied and have no tail.