Which of the following is considered as the first hominid?

Homo sapiens

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Homo habilis

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Homo erectus

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Dryopithecus

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Solution

The correct option is B
Homo habilis

Homo habilis is considered as the first human-like creature or hominid to walk on earth. They had a brain capacity of 650-800 cc and were probably vegetarians. Homo erectus is the next stage of human evolution and was followed by Homo sapiens. Dryopithecus was a hairy, ape-like creature that inhabited the earth about 15 million years ago.

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900

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