Fossil hominins can be recognized by __________

a. bipedal characteristics and greatly reduced facial prognathism
b. increases in the size of the CP3 complex and a U-shaped dental arcade
c. bipedal characteristics, reduced canines, reduced CP3 complex size, and changes to palate shape
d. increased cranial size, canine size, and bipedal characteristics


Correct Answer: c

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