Why is measuring the encephalization quotient (EQ) of early hominins difficult?
a. There is too much diversity in early hominin body size.
b. The brains of early hominins were too small to effectively study EQ.
c. Not enough fossilized hominins have been discovered to study EQ.
d. Estimating the body mass of fossilized individuals is very difficult and not consistent.
Correct Answer: d
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