Which of the following is one of the main tendencies observed in early hominins, such as australopithecines? A. Decrease in the number of incisors B. Reduced canine size C. Increased facial prognathism D. Increased diastema

Which of the following is one of the main tendencies observed in early hominins, such as australopithecines? A. Decrease in the number of incisors B. Reduced canine size C. Increased facial prognathism D. Increased diastema

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Problem 10SA: The defining trait of hominins is __________. a. tool use b. bipedalism c. a big brain d. endothermy

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Which of the following is one of the main tendencies observed in early hominins, such as australopithecines?

	A.	Decrease in the number of incisors
	B.	Reduced canine size
	C.	Increased facial prognathism
	D.	Increased diastema

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