Australopithecus afarensis

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[[Also known as "Lucy", Australopithecus afarensis is an extinct primate species which to some is considered the "missing link" in human evolution. This ancient species is thought to have lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago and is the subject of heated discussions within many scholarly circles.]]