Human evolution and paleoanthropology: Ramapithecus and Cro-Magnon man are classified as extinct hominins (prehistoric human ancestors/fossil humans). Context: Ramapithecus is a Miocene ape-like ancestor; Cro-Magnon refers to early modern Homo sapiens of the Upper Paleolithic. Choose the most accurate classification.

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Extinct hominins (prehistoric human ancestors/fossil humans)
Recent primates still living in Africa
Domesticated primates used in research
Non-primate marine mammals

Correct Answer: Extinct hominins (prehistoric human ancestors/fossil humans)

Explanation:

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Two examples: Ramapithecus and Cro-Magnon man.
Asked: their broad classification in human evolution.

Concept / Approach
Ramapithecus is a Miocene fossil ape long discussed in hominin origin studies; Cro-Magnon designates early anatomically modern Homo sapiens from the Upper Paleolithic of Europe. Both are treated in paleoanthropology as fossil hominins/human ancestors.

Elimination
They are not living primates, domesticated animals, or non-primates.

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