The Primate Fossil Named Lucy was ____

Question

The primate fossil named Lucy was ____.  
A) a Neanderthal
B) an australopith
C) a Denisovan
D) a prosimian
E) a modern human

Accepted Answer

Lucy was a member of the species Australopithecus afarensis, which lived between 3.9-2.9 million years ago. She is one of the most famous and well-preserved hominid fossils ever found, and her discovery has greatly expanded our understanding of human evolution.