Robust australopithecines probably had a diet that was __________.
A) highly variable but completely vegetarian
B) composed completely of tough roots and nuts
C) highly variable and omnivorous
D) specialized for eating termites

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Robust australopithecines were adapted to consume tough, fibrous foods such as roots, tubers, and grasses, which were likely supplemented with fruit and occasional meat. This suggests a highly variable and omnivorous diet rather than one that is completely vegetarian or specialized for a single type of food.

Robust Australopithecines Probably Had a Diet That Was __________