The Neanderthal skeleton known as the "old man" showed evidence of many injuries over a long life. Several broken bones had heal

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The Neanderthal skeleton known as the "old man" showed evidence of many injuries over a long life. Several broken bones had heal

ed, and almost all of his teeth had fallen out. What does this most likely indicate?

Biology

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UNO [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-21T08:02:06+03:00

Answer:

It has been suggested that these kinds of lesions may be indicative of fighting with other members of its species or the attacks of predators

Explanation:

The Neandertals were exposed to very hard environmental conditions, thereby these lesions may be indicative of such conditions to which this species was exposed.