__________, an extinct species that was similar to, but has been shown to be separate from, our own species, branched from some common ancestor more than __________ years ago.

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Homo neanderthalensis branched from a common ancestor with Homo sapiens more than 500,000 years ago, according to current scientific understanding. Options A and C are incorrect because they give a range of years that overlaps with the time period of Homo neanderthalensis. Option B is incorrect because Homo antecessor is not considered a direct ancestor of Homo sapiens, but rather a close relative.

__________, an Extinct Species That Was Similar To, but Has