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Scientists discovered a new species in the human family tree which is a small creature with a tiny brain. The new species has been named as ________
Scientists discovered a new species in the human family tree which is a small creature with a tiny brain. The new species has been named as ________
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The species name comes from the cave system in South Africa where it was found.
Updated On: Jul 16, 2026
- Homo Naledi
- Dwarf Sapein
- Dwarf Homo Sapein
- None of the above
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
This checks a science current affairs fact about a human ancestor species discovery announced around 2015.
- Homo Naledi: correct. Scientists in South Africa announced the discovery of Homo naledi, a small bodied hominin species with a small brain, found in the Rising Star cave system.
- Dwarf Sapein: wrong, this is not a real scientific name, just a made up sounding term to confuse you.
- Dwarf Homo Sapein: wrong, this again is not a genuine species name, and it wrongly implies the new find is a variant of modern humans (Homo sapiens), which it is not.
- None of the above: wrong, since the correct name is listed among the options.
So option A, Homo Naledi, is correct.
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