Which of the following is true of Homo heidelbergensis?

a. It is a form of archaic Homo sapiens.
b. It is widely agreed to be a type of Homo erectus.
c. It closely resembles an Australopithecine.
d. It was probably a type of Neandertal.


Correct Answer: a

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