Australopithecus africanus shares which of the following traits with humans?
A) more air pockets in the skull
B) canines that are less dimorphic
C) more prognathism
D) similar height

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Australopithecus africanus has canines that are less dimorphic, meaning that the difference in size between the male and female canine teeth is smaller compared to other non-human primates. This is a trait shared with humans, as our canines are also less dimorphic compared to other primates. The other options (A, C, D) are traits that differ from humans.

Australopithecus Africanus Shares Which of the Following Traits with Humans