A most interesting debate continues regarding the Neandertals. Why?
A) some anthropologists say they existed and some say they did not
B) some anthropologists say they existed millions of years ago and others say it's more recent
C) some anthropologists argue that Neandertals are part of the same species as Homo sapiens and others think they were a distinct species that died out
D) the fossils found give no information

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The debate centers around whether Neandertals were a distinct species (Homo neanderthalensis) or a subspecies of Homo sapiens, as they share many similarities with modern humans.

A Most Interesting Debate Continues Regarding the Neandertals