Question

question: the only surviving species in the genus of hominids, which humans belong to, are ______. answer options: select one of four homo neanderthalensis. homo habilis. homo erectus. homo sapiens.

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the knowledge of human evolution and the genus Homo. Homo neanderthalensis (Neanderthals), Homo habilis, and Homo erectus are extinct species. Homo sapiens is the scientific name for modern humans and is the only surviving species in the genus Homo (hominids that humans belong to).

Answer:

D. Homo sapiens.