The Australopithecines Are Placed in the Taxonomic Family Homininae Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

The australopithecines are placed in the taxonomic family Homininae because they:

• A) had large brains
• B) made and used tools
• C) hunted
• D) walked upright

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