Why might A. garhi be a reasonable candidate for the direct ancestor of Homo?

A) It is found in the right place, the right time, and has the right set of physical traits.
B) It is the only one of the australopithecines associated with tool use.
C) It has the most advanced suite of bipedal characteristics of any of the hominins.
D) It is has the largest brain relative to body size of any of the australopithecines.


A) It is found in the right place, the right time, and has the right set of physical traits.

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