Evolutionary biologists believe that the larger brains of early Homo babies were also less mature than in earlier hominins, resulting in __________.

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The less mature brains of early Homo babies resulted in a longer period of dependency on their parents. This is because their brains were not fully developed at birth and required additional time to grow and develop. This prolonged period of dependency likely contributed to the development of complex social behaviors and increased parental investment in offspring.

Evolutionary Biologists Believe That the Larger Brains of Early Homo