Studies of tooth enamel growth rate indicate that Homo erectus
A) matured faster than australopiths.
B) matured at the same rate as australopiths.
C) did not have the long childhood of modern humans.
D) had the long childhood of modern humans.

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Studies indicate that Homo erectus did not have the extended childhood characteristic of modern humans, suggesting that their rate of enamel growth and overall development was faster.

Studies of Tooth Enamel Growth Rate Indicate That Homo Erectus