Which of the Following Statements is True of Orrorin Tugenensis

Question

Which of the following statements is true of Orrorin tugenensis?
A) It was quadrupedal.
B) It was ancestral to Sahelanthropus tchadensis.
C) It is dated to 4 million years ago.
D) It lived in a mix of woodland and savanna.

Accepted Answer

Orrorin tugenensis is believed to have lived in a mix of woodland and savanna environments. It was bipedal, not quadrupedal, and while it is considered to be an early human ancestor, it is not ancestral to Sahelanthropus tchadensis. Its estimated age is around 6 million years ago.