The genus __________ originated slightly before 4 million years ago and much later gave rise to our genus, Homo.

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The genus Australopithecus, which includes famous species such as Australopithecus afarensis (e.g. "Lucy"), originated slightly before 4 million years ago and were the ancestors of the Homo genus, which includes modern humans. The other options, Sahelanthropus, Paranthropus, and Gorilla, are not direct ancestors of the Homo genus.

The Genus __________ Originated Slightly Before 4 Million Years Ago