Even though the phylogenetic lineages for hominins are not definitive,four of the following statements describe possibilities.Which is NOT a possibility?
A) Homo habilis is the likely ancestor of our species.
B) Homo sapiens is the most recent.
C) Australopithecus is probably more ancient than Homo.
D) Homo erectus preceded Homo sapiens.
E) Chimpanzees and bonobos are the closest living relatives to modern humans.

Question

Even though the phylogenetic lineages for hominins are not definitive,four of the following statements describe possibilities.Which is NOT a possibility?  
A) Homo habilis is the likely ancestor of our species.
B) Homo sapiens is the most recent.
C) Australopithecus is probably more ancient than Homo.
D) Homo erectus preceded Homo sapiens.
E) Chimpanzees and bonobos are the closest living relatives to modern humans.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that Homo habilis is the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens. H. habilis is considered to be a transitional species between australopithecines and Homo erectus, but not a direct ancestor of modern humans.

Even Though the Phylogenetic Lineages for Hominins Are Not Definitive,four