Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Australopithecus

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Australopithecus afarensis?

• A) chimpanzee sized brain
• B) narrow pelvis
• C) S-shaped backbone
• D) opening at the base of the skull
• E) more than one of these is NOT a characteristic of A.afarensis

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