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-These slender, or gracile, australopithecines are found later in the fossil record than A. afarensis.

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Match each definition to the correct term -These slender, or gracile, australopithecines are found later in the fossil record than A. afarensis.

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The definition describes Australopithecus africanus.

Answer: I
 Homo erectus is a later species in the human lineage and is known for its more advanced characteristics, such as tool use and larger brain size.

Answer: C
 Latin binomial refers to the scientific naming convention in which each species is given a two-part name, usually in Latin.

Answer: F
 Ardipithecus ramidus is an early hominin that lived approximately 4.4 million years ago.

Answer: J
 The astragalus is a bone in the ankle that is used to determine the gait and behavior of extinct hominins.

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