Robust Australopithecines Exhibit a Group of Adaptations That Indicate They

question 47

Multiple Choice

Robust australopithecines exhibit a group of adaptations that indicate they were specialized for __________.

• A) defending themselves against predators
• B) hard object feeding
• C) carrying large loads over distances
• D) hunting small to medium sized animals

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