Which hominid species is said to constitute the dividing line between apes and humans?

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [C]

The hominid species that is often considered to represent the dividing line between apes and humans is Homo erectus. Homo erectus is an extinct species of early human that lived approximately 1.8 million to 300,000 years ago. It is believed to be one of the first hominid species to have migrated out of Africa and dispersed into other parts of the world. Homo erectus displayed several anatomical and behavioral traits that are considered important in human evolution, such as increased brain size, bipedal locomotion, use of tools, and adaptation to diverse environments. Its characteristics are seen as transitional between earlier hominids and later Homo species, including Homo sapiens (modern humans).