Question

The first true hominids in the fossil record have been placed in the genus ______.

Options

• Aegyptopithecus

• Australopithecus

• Dryopithecus

• Homo

Answer 1

The first true hominids in the fossil record have been placed in the genus Australopithecus.

Explanation:

Australopithecus, discovered by Raymond Dart in Africa, is considered the earliest true hominid genus. These hominids showed key characteristics like almost erect walking and human-like jaws and teeth while still having some ape-like features. They lived around 2 million years ago and are regarded as direct ancestors of the genus Homo, including modern humans.