A paleontologist finds a hominid fossil skull in a stratum dated at 4.4 MYA ineastern Africa. The skull has a relatively small braincasea and similarly-shapedteeth. Which of the following hominid species would the skull most likely be a fossilof?Homo erectusArdipithecus ramidusAustralopithecus africanusHomo neanderthalensis

Detailed explanation:The most likely candidate for the hominid fossil skull is: Ardipithecus…

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