Multiple Choice
The transition to bipedalism probably occurred in a context where primates spent a lot of time in the trees but ventured out periodically onto the open savannah.What advantage did bipedalism give primates that promoted this transition?
A) the ability to leap between trees more effectively
B) the ability to hide from predators
C) the ability to free their hands for a variety of purposes
D) the ability to locate plant foods more effectively
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