Australopithecine species that shared the same environments at the same time show __________.
A) the quick extinction of one of the species based on food competition
B) a symbiotic relationship between the species
C) morphological differences that suggest a lack of direct competition for food
D) evidence for interbreeding between the species

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If two different species share the same environment and time period, it is unlikely that they are competing for the exact same resources. Therefore, morphological differences would suggest that they have different diets and are not in direct competition for food.

Australopithecine Species That Shared the Same Environments at the Same