. Au. anamensis
• is the earliest member of the Ardipithecus genus.
• is known by several complete skeletons.
• has a parallel tooth row.
• lived in the open savanna grasslands of East Africa.
Au. afarensis
• possess small molars and large canines.
• shows signs of speech abilities (like humans).
• showcases both arboreal and terrestrial adaptations.
• was an obligate biped.