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Question 15 for evolution-statements

Analyze the characteristics and timeline of early primates.
a. Primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing about 15 mya.
b. Dryopithecus was more man-like, while Ramapithecus was more ape-like.
c. Man-like primates (hominids) walked in eastern Africa about 3-4 mya.
d. Australopithecines, who lived 2 mya, hunted with stone weapons but essentially ate fruit.
e. Homo habilis was the first human-like being with a brain capacity of 650-800 cc.