Why were scientists initially biased against accepting Australopithecus africanus as a hominin?
A)It was not bipedal.
B)It did not have a large brain.
C)It was not found associated with tools.
D)It was found in Africa.
E)It was too young.

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Scientists initially held the belief that a large brain was a defining characteristic of hominins, and since Australopithecus africanus had a brain size similar to that of modern chimpanzees, they were biased against accepting it as a hominin.

Why Were Scientists Initially Biased Against Accepting Australopithecus Africanus as a Hominin