Question

1. The fossil evidence of Hominids strongly suggests that the Hominin lineage follows an anagensis pattern.

A. True

B. False

2. Which of the following are synapomorphies for the apes? (Select all that apply)

A. Increased hip, ankle, and wrist flexibility.

B.Color vision.

C. Knucklewalking

D. Relatively large brains.

E. Shortened canine teeth.

F. "Absence" of a tail.

G. More erect posture.

Answer 1

Hi Answer:

1. The fossil evidence of Hominids strongly suggests that the Hominin lineage follows an anagensis pattern.

Answer: Option B [False]

2. Which of the following are synapomorphies for the apes? (Select all that apply)

Answer: Option A, D , F and G

Synapomorphies is the characters which we share with apes and which distinguish great apes with other primates. Colour vision,Shortened canine teeth and Knuck walking are not the Synapomorphies of apes.