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I was a frugivore ancestor of humans, who existed 10 - 13 million years ago. My fossils were found in France and most of the European countries. I was quadrupedal and walked upon the palms of my hands. Who am I?

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Ramapithecus
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Aegyptopithecus
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Dryopithecus
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Sivapithecus
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The correct option is C Dryopithecus
Dryopithecus fossils were discovered in France and many others were found in European countries like Spain and Hungary. They were frugivores and quadrupedal primates which walked on their palms rather than their knuckles.

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