What Is the Most Important Difference Between Australopithecus Afarensis and the Modern

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the most important difference between Australopithecus afarensis and the modern apes?

• A) Au. afarensis had increased cranial capacity.
• B) Au. afarensis had better color vision than apes.
• C) Au. afarensis had a narrow chest, whereas living apes have a barrel chest.
• D) Au. afarensis had lost its prehensile tail.
• E) Au. afarensis was bipedal.

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