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Primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing about
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  • A 1 mya
  • B 15 mya
  • C 5mya
  • D 2.5 mya
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The correct answer is: 15 mya
About 15 mya, primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing. They were hairy and walked like gorillas and chimpanzees. Ramapithecus was more man-like while Dryopithecus was more ape-like. Two mya, Australopithecines probably lived in East African grasslands. Homo erectus about 1.5 mya.

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