The reduction or loss of cranial crests in hominin species represents __________

a. the need for greater room for muscles associated with chewing
b. the de-emphasis on protection for the cranial case
c. a de-emphasis on chewing as well as a greater emphasis on brain size expansion.
d. a reduction in the size of neck muscles associated with quadrupedalism


Answer c

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