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What physical traits does an Australopithecus have?

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Among their many shared anatomical traits were a fully erect posture and bipedal gait. The most "primitive" anatomical feature was a small and apelike braincase, comparable in size to those of gorillas and chimpanzees when measured relative to overall body size.

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