The Figure Below Shows the Primate Evolutionary Tree

question 17

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows the primate evolutionary tree.
A close human relative, Homo habilis, has been identified by fossil remains. Where on the tree above should Homo habilis be placed?

• A) Homo habilis cannot be positioned on the primate tree because it is not a currently living species.
• B) Without detailed information it's difficult to be precise, but definitely to the right of the branch leading to the chimpanzee.
• C) Since Homo habilis is an ancient organism and the primates represented are all currently living, the branch point should be to the left of the lemur.
• D) Because humans and the chimpanzee are so closely related its position should be between the gorilla and the chimpanzee.

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