Question

Very large premolar and molar teeth, a sagittal crest, heavy mandibles, and wide zygomatic arches are found in modern gorillas, and they are also typical anatomical features of the extinct genus ___ Sahelanthropus Australopithecus Paranthropus Gallus

Answer 1

The correct answer will be option- Australopithecus.

Step-by-step explanation:

Australopithecus is an extinct genus of a large group of animals called primates. This genus is closely related to humans which may or may not be ancestors of Homo sapiens.

Australopithecus exhibits traits of both ape and human-like which is distinguished by the small size of the brain, smaller canine teeth but large molar and premolar teeth, broad dish-shaped face, sagittal crest, large molar teeth, flared zygomatic arches and sloping forehead.

Thus, option- Australopithecus is the correct answer.