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Question 38

Au. afarensis was likely

A. quadrupedal.
B. bipedal.
C. arboreal.
D. all of the above.



Answer :

Final answer:

Australopithecus afarensis showed characteristics of both bipedalism and arboreality, exhibited through skeletal evidence and the Laetoli footprints.


Explanation:

Australopithecus afarensis exhibited traits of both bipedalism and limited arboreality. Skeletal evidence, including pelvis and lower limb characteristics, indicates bipedalism, while retaining some arboreal features such as a divergent hallux. The Laetoli footprints attributed to Au. afarensis further support bipedal locomotion.


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