The primate fossil named Lucy was a member of the ____ genus.

A) Sahelanthropus
B) Australopithecus
C) Paranthropus
D) Ardipithecus
E) Homo

Australopithecus

A genus of hominins that lived in Africa between about 4 to 2 million years ago, known for walking upright and having both ape-like and human-like characteristics.

Primate Fossil

Remains or imprints of ancient primate species preserved in geological contexts.

Paranthropus

A genus of extinct hominins closely related to humans, known for their robust cranial and dental features.