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

Homo longi, the first formal name given to a member of the lineage.

Homo longi, the first formal name given to a member of the lineage.

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Where it stands

Most likelyIts tests partly supported it: one piece of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Harbin and Xujiayao are judged one species; the rule of priority applies.

What would rule it out

  • A judgement that they are separate species.

Evidence 1 for · none against

The questions it answers

Most likelyHomo longi, the first formal name given to a member of the lineage

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Homo longi, the first formal name given to a member of the lineage. [Answer ANS0CZKZFK06F54]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CZKZFK06F54
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