Based on height calculations of Homo erectus fossils, physical anthropologists estimate that their average height was:

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Physical anthropologists estimate that the average height of Homo erectus was tall, with males about five feet nine and females about five feet three. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because it exaggerates the difference in height between Homo erectus and Homo habilis. Option B is incorrect because it suggests that Homo erectus and australopithecines had similar heights, which is not accurate. Option D is incorrect because it greatly underestimates the height of Homo erectus.

Based on Height Calculations of Homo Erectus Fossils, Physical Anthropologists