Multiple Choice
The figure below shows the primate evolutionary tree.
A close human relative, Homo habilis, has been identified by fossil remains. Where on the tree above should Homo habilis be placed?
A) Homo habilis cannot be positioned on the primate tree because it is not a currently living species.
B) Without detailed information it's difficult to be precise, but definitely to the right of the branch leading to the chimpanzee.
C) Since Homo habilis is an ancient organism and the primates represented are all currently living, the branch point should be to the left of the lemur.
D) Because humans and the chimpanzee are so closely related its position should be between the gorilla and the chimpanzee.
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