Despite Some Confusion at Present About Hominin Phylogeny, Which of the Following

question 26

Multiple Choice

Despite some confusion at present about hominin phylogeny, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Humans evolved from one of the robust australopiths.
• B) Humans evolved from one of the australopithecines.
• C) Humans evolved from a non-australopithecine ancestor.
• D) There is not enough evidence to speculate about human ancestry.

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