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What potential ancestor of the genus Australopithecus did Martin discover?

Orrorin tugenensis
Paranthropus Boisei
Homo Habilis
Ardipithecus Ramidus

Answer

**Orrorin tugenensis**, discovered by Martin, holds a significant place in our ancestral lineage, potentially linking us to the genus Australopithecus. Unearthed fragments of its femur, teeth, and jaw suggest a unique combination of human-like and ape-like traits, placing it between humans and their ape ancestors on the evolutionary ladder.