Four of the following are advantages that led to an evolutionary shift towards bipedalism. Which one is the exception?

a. It allows for more efficient movement across open ground.
b. It made upright walking more energy efficient.
c. It keeps the body cooler
d. It allows the organism to reach higher food.
e. It is easier to scan the horizon for predators.


ANSWER: d

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