Neanderthals are best described as

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Neanderthals were a distinct hominin species that lived in Europe and parts of Western Asia until about 40,000 years ago, when they went extinct. They were closely related to but separate from Homo sapiens, and recent studies have shown that some interbreeding occurred between the two species when they came into contact in Europe and Asia. Therefore, they were not direct ancestors to modern humans (A) and their adaptations were not limited to living in caves and carrying clubs (C). While they were well-adapted to living in cold environments, they were not limited to Europe or specific populations (B).

Neanderthals Are Best Described as