Even though the phylogenetic lineages for hominins are not definitive, four of the following statements describe possibilities. Which is NOT a possibility?
A) Homo preceded Australopithecus.
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 preceded Australopithecus.
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

The current consensus among scientists is that Australopithecus preceded Homo in the evolutionary lineage. Therefore, it is not a possibility that Homo preceded Australopithecus.

Even Though the Phylogenetic Lineages for Hominins Are Not Definitive