Question

australopithecus is an ape that lived in trees, but could walk on two feet. how might fossils from australopithecus provide evidence for evolution?
o australopithecus is a fossil that is used to date other precambrian fossils.
o australopithecus provides evidence of the existence of apes, but not humans.
o australopithecus is a transitional form between apes and humans.
o australopithecus provides evidence that humans existed.

Explanation:

Australopithecus had ape - like features (lived in trees) and human - like features (bipedalism), making it a transitional form. This supports the theory of evolution by showing an intermediate stage between apes and humans.

Answer:

C. Australopithecus is a transitional form between apes and humans.