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Some scientists believe the first hominid to bea. Australopithecus boisei.b. Australopithecus anamensis.c. Australopithecus afarensis.d. Australopithecus robustus.

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Chapter24: Animals Ii: The Chordates

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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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a. Australopithecus boisei.
b. Australopithecus anamensis.
c. Australopithecus afarensis.
d. Australopithecus robustus.

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