Asked by Braelyn Delle on Apr 24, 2024

Which of the following is not an accurate depiction of the australopithecines?​

A) ​Females had larger bodies than males.
B) ​Brain size was comparable per body size to that of modern African apes.
C) ​They had a well-developed musculature.
D) ​They were not as large or tall as modern-day humans.

Australopithecines

A group of extinct hominids that lived in Africa from about 4 to 2 million years ago, known for walking upright and for being possible ancestors of modern humans.

Body Size

The physical dimensions, volume, or mass of an organism, which can have various effects on its biology and behavior.

Musculature

The system or arrangement of muscles in the body of an organism, crucial for movement and physical activities.

  • Comprehend the basic concepts underpinning human evolution and the biological foundation linking humans to other primates.
  • Recognize and depict the principal hominin species along with their traits.