The Oldest Possible Hominin Found to Date Has Been Given

question 54

Multiple Choice

The oldest possible hominin found to date has been given which genus name?

• A) Australopithecus
• B) Sahelanthropus
• C) Zinjanthropus
• D) Ardipithecus
• E) Orrorin

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Definitions:

Convergent Evolution

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Spadefoot Frog Tadpoles

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Defenseless Prey

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Carnivorous Water Beetles

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