By looking at the molars and chewing muscles of H. erectus, researchers learned that

A. the chewing apparatus of H. erectus was essentially identical to that of H. habilis.
B. the chewing apparatus of H. erectus was different from that of H. habilis.
C. H. erectus was more dependent on hunting than earlier hominins.
D. H. erectus was more dependent on tubers than earlier hominins.
E. H. erectus had not yet begun to hunt.


Answer: C

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