Question

For each of the scenarios in this exercise, read the research summary provided and identify the primary type of biological anthropology. SCENARIO A Biological anthropologists have discovered a previously unknown fossil species. The species lived about 4.4 million years ago in Africa. The dating of this fossil species places it closer in time to the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees than most other known fossil species. This newly discovered species has an interesting mix of traits. For example, it has adaptations for climbing in trees as well as for walking on two legs on the ground. It does not directly resemble any of the living ape species, which suggests that the living ape species (including humans) have each become adapted for their own environmental contexts over time. What is the primary type of biological anthropology addressed in this research? Group of answer choices

Primatology
Paleoanthropology
Forensic anthropology
Human biology

Answer 1

The correct answer is - Paleoanthropology.

Step-by-step explanation:

The study of ancestors of human with the help of fossil study, or preserved features like bones, footprints. The term paleoanthropology is associated with the study of the ancestors of human.

In this case the research type of anthropology is addressed is the paleoanthrpology as it deals with the study of the ancestors of humans and chimpanzee with the help of fossil studies.

Thus, the correct answer is - The correct answer is - Paleoanthropology.