Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780357093795
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING (CUSTOM)
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Chapter 26, Problem 9SQ
A prominent chin is typical of _______.
- a. Homo sapiens
- b. Homo habilis
- c. Homo erectus
- d. Homo floresiensis
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
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