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Answer · Who were the Denisovans? The Harbin "Dragon Man" cranium

The Denisovans correspond to only part of this group (Homo juluensis), and Harbin, Dali and Jinniushan form a…

The Denisovans correspond to only part of this group (Homo juluensis), and Harbin, Dali and Jinniushan form a separate species, Homo longi.

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Where it stands

DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Harbin lacks Denisovan molecular variants while Xujiayao carries them.

What would rule it out

  • Denisovan molecular variants in both Harbin and Xujiayao.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The Denisovans correspond to only part of this group (Homo juluensis), and Harbin, Dali and Jinniushan form a… [Answer ANS0CZKZCX269X0]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CZKZCX269X0
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