Which investigation best tests whether a fossil hominid had an omnivorous diet?
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Which investigation best tests whether a fossil hominid had an omnivorous diet?
Molar-area index = grinding area ÷ body mass. Which fossil provides strongest molar evidence of herbivory?
Growth of three microorganisms was measured at different oxygen concentrations. Which classification is correct?
Which of the following statements best distinguishes a species’ fundamental niche from its realized niche?
The muscle-cell responses to increasing workload are shown. Which conclusion is supported beyond X?

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| Fossil | Body mass / kg | Total molar grinding area / mm² |
|---|
| P | 40 | 760 |
| Q | 50 | 850 |
| R | 70 | 980 |
| S | 55 | 990 |
| Microorganism | Growth at 0% O₂ / units | Growth at 5% O₂ / units | Growth at 21% O₂ / units |
|---|
| P | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Q | 60 | 80 | 68 |
| R | 0 | 45 | 75 |