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

Homo juluensis, for a large-brained Denisovan lineage distinct from H. longi.

Homo juluensis, for a large-brained Denisovan lineage distinct from H. longi.

DisputedAnswers 1 questionPublished0

Where it stands

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

What it predicts

  • Molecular or morphological evidence separates Xujiayao from Harbin at species level.

What would rule it out

  • Evidence that they are one species.

Evidence none for · 1 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 juluensis, for a large-brained Denisovan lineage distinct from H. longi. [Answer ANS0CZKZG2M5WNC]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CZKZG2M5WNC
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