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In Biology / High School | 2014-04-03

Donald Johanson, Tom Gray, and others discovered a hominid that lived in East Africa _________ million years ago and nicknamed her Lucy. Her scientific name was given as __________.

(A) 35, Homo habilis
(B) 3.5, Homo africanus
(C) 5.5, Australopithecus africanus
(D) 3.0, Australopithecus afarensis
(E) 5.5, Australopithecus boisei

Asked by NoellaHoaglund500

Answer (3)

A is the answer! :) I hope it helps

Answered by jessicaleaf43 | 2024-06-10

the answer is a 35 homo habilis

Answered by Conqueris | 2024-06-10

Lucy, discovered by Donald Johanson and Tom Gray in 1974, lived about 3.2 million years ago and is scientifically named Australopithecus afarensis. This discovery offers significant insights into human evolution, particularly regarding bipedalism. Therefore, the correct answer is (D).
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-06-15