Which Group of Hominins Do the Earliest Fossil Records from the Genus

Question

Which group of hominins do the earliest fossil records from the genus Homo belong to?
A) Homo erectus
B) Homo habilis
C) Homo floresiensis
D) Homo neanderthalensis

Accepted Answer

Homo habilis is considered to be one of the earliest members of the genus Homo, with fossil evidence dating back to about 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago. This places it earlier in the evolutionary timeline than the other options listed.