Human origins family tree

Until the late 1900s, many researchers believed that humans evolved from an apelike ancestor through a linear series of stages. There are now many different theories about the relationships between species. It appears that we may just be one of the twigs on a vast family tree. (DNAi Location: Applications > Human origins > Our family tree)

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