Ardipithecus ramidus had a smaller brain volume than modern common chimpanzees. how this is possible if...

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Ardipithecus ramidus had a smaller brain volume than moderncommon chimpanzees. how this is possible if Ardi’s species evolvedfrom chimpanzees. What would be the best way to explain the patternbased on their evolutionary relationship?

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Ardipithecus ramidus had a small brain measuring between 300 and 350 cm3 This is slightly smaller than a modern bonobo or female common chimpanzee brain but much smaller than the brain of australopithecines like Lucy 400 to 550 cm3 and    See Answer
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