The recent discovery of ________ in 2008 sparked controversy regarding its finders' claims that it is the most likely candidate of the ancestors of genus Homo.
A) Australopithecus africanus
B) Australopithecus afarensis
C) Australopithecus sediba
D) Australopithecus ramidus

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The recent discovery referred to in the statement is Australopithecus sediba, which was found in 2008. Its discoverers claimed that it is a strong candidate for the ancestors of genus Homo. The other options listed are also species of the Australopithecus genus, but they were not the subject of controversy in 2008 regarding their relationship to the Homo lineage.

The Recent Discovery of ________ in 2008 Sparked Controversy Regarding