There is disagreement among scientists about the designation of species. They are often aligned as being "lumpers" or "splitters" in regards to fossil evidence. As presented in your text, all of the following are considered alternate fossil names for the same evidence except:

a. H. erectus.
b. H. ergaster.
c. H. habilis.
d. H. antecessor.
e. H. heidelbergensis.


c

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