Outline the Known Characteristics of Sahelanthropus Tchadensis, Orrorin Tugenensis, and Ardipithecus

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Essay

Outline the known characteristics of Sahelanthropus tchadensis, Orrorin tugenensis, and Ardipithecus ramidus including locations and dates. Which of these is considered the best candidate as the ancestor of hominins? Why is there still disagreement over the ancestry of hominins?

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