Asked by Sari & MarMar on May 16, 2024
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Neanderthals were first discovered near and named for the:
A) Neander Bay in Canada.
B) Neander Valley in India.
C) Neander River in Africa.
D) Neander Valley in Germany.
E) Neander Mountains in France.
Neander Valley
A valley in Germany where the first fossils of Neanderthals, an extinct species or subspecies of archaic humans, were discovered in the 19th century.
- Discuss the fossil evidence related to the early hominins and their evolutionary significance.
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Karina PassalacquaMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Neanderthals were first discovered near and named after the Neander Valley (Neandertal in German) in Germany.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the fossil evidence related to the early hominins and their evolutionary significance.