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The most ape-like ancestral primate was:
The most ape-like ancestral primate was:
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Fossil evidence bridges the evolutionary lineage of primates.
Updated On: Mar 29, 2025
- Dryopithecus
- Ramapithecus
- Australopithecus
- Neanderthal man
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The most ape-like ancestral primate was Dryopithecus.
(A) Dryopithecus - Correct: This Miocene-era fossil (15-20 mya) shows fully arboreal, ape-like features.
(B) Ramapithecus - Incorrect: Now considered a synonym of Sivapithecus, more closely related to orangutans.
(C) Australopithecus - Incorrect: These were early hominins with bipedal adaptations.
(D) Neanderthal man - Incorrect: A late Homo species with advanced tool use and culture.
The correct answer is (A) Dryopithecus, representing the ancestral ape morphology before hominin divergence.
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