Au. afarensis is most clearly identified as a hominin because
A. its pointed canines project beyond the other teeth.
B. its postcranial remains indicate bipedalism.
C. its molars are larger than those of later Australopithecus.
D. it had stereoscopic vision.
E. it had a small brain case.
Answer: B
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