Interestingly, some of the physical markers that have led scientists to identify certain fossils as early hominins rather than apes are features that have been lost during subsequent human evolution. Which of the following is an example of this?

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Big back teeth are an example of a feature that was present in early hominins but has been reduced in modern humans. These large molars were likely useful for processing a diet that included hard or fibrous plant materials, a dietary need that has diminished with the advent of cooking and other food processing techniques.

Interestingly, Some of the Physical Markers That Have Led Scientists