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15. The island of Flores was home to a small hominid named Homofloresiensis. This species was smaller than most hominids andisolated on the island. Describe how this species may have adaptedto life on the island and provide a reasonable hypothesis regardingwhich known hominid they likely evolved from.  

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How they adaptedBecause of a deep neighbouring strait Flores remained isolatedduring the Wisconsin glaciation the last glacial period despitethe low    See Answer
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