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LAB 15 The Australopiths and Early Members of the Genus Homo
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1. Which of the mystery specimens is a human? What evidence indicates this?
C
2. Which of the mystery specimens is a gracile australopith? What evidence indicates this?
B has smaller premolars and molars.
3. Which of the mystery specimens is a robust australopith? What evidence indicates this?
A has larger premolars