Derived features of the Neanderthals include
A) slim bodies and very tall stature.
B) large front teeth.
C) large faces with enlarged air spaces in the bones.
D) gracile skeletons.

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Neanderthals had large faces with enlarged air spaces in the bones, which is a derived feature that distinguishes them from other human species. This may have been an adaptation to their cold and arid environment, as the air spaces could have served as a way to humidify and warm the air before it reached their lungs. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe Neanderthal features.

Derived Features of the Neanderthals Include