Most paleoanthropologists were initially reluctant to accept H. habilis as a valid species distinct from all australopiths.

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Initially, many paleoanthropologists were hesitant to accept Homo habilis as a distinct species separate from the australopithecines due to its mixture of primitive and advanced features, which blurred the lines between earlier hominins and members of the genus Homo.

Most Paleoanthropologists Were Initially Reluctant to Accept H