The main features that place Homo habilis in the genus Homo rather than Australopithecus are
A) human facial appearance and lack of hair.
B) advanced use of language and total carnivorous diet.
C) brain size, posture, and dentition.
D) care of young and altruistic behavior.
E) hand grip, extensive use of tools, and house-building.

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The main features that place Homo habilis in the genus Homo are brain size (larger than Australopithecus), posture (more bipedal), and dentition (smaller teeth and jaw). These are all characteristics that differentiate Homo from Australopithecus. The other choices are not relevant to the classification of Homo habilis.

The Main Features That Place Homo Habilis in the Genus