Asked by Witchita Kansas on Jul 20, 2024
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Which of the following is not a trait that the Australopithecines share with chimpanzees?
A) brain volume of 400 cc
B) weight between 25 and 50 kg
C) double curved spine
D) curved fingers and toes
Double Curved Spine
The natural S-shaped curvature of the human spine, which enhances our ability to maintain upright posture and balance.
Brain Volume
The total space occupied by the brain, typically measured in cubic centimeters or milliliters, and often used to study correlations with cognitive abilities.
Australopithecines
A group of extinct hominins closely related to humans, known from fossil remains found in Eastern Africa.
- Attain an understanding regarding the evolutionary ancestry of the genus Homo.
Verified Answer
OA
Omarss AburahmaJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Australopithecines, unlike chimpanzees, had a double curved spine, which is characteristic of bipedalism and not found in chimpanzees who do not walk upright as their primary mode of locomotion.
Learning Objectives
- Attain an understanding regarding the evolutionary ancestry of the genus Homo.