Which of the following features would you expect to find in any early Homo specimen?
A) reduced size of the face, teeth, and jaw
B) a long, plate-like pelvis
C) short stature
D) comparatively equal length of the arms and legs

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Reduction in the size of the face, teeth, and jaw characterizes the evolution of the Homo lineage from australopithecines, marking a trend towards smaller dentition and less robust facial features. While some Homo species may have had more reduced features than others, this trend is generally present in early Homo specimens. The other choices are not necessarily expected of early Homo and could be present or absent depending on the specific species.

Which of the Following Features Would You Expect to Find