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GSHardPrelims 2019Science & Technology

The word ‘Denisovan’ is sometimes mentioned in the media in reference to -

Explanation

  • The word 'Denisovan' is mentioned in the media about ancient humans (or an extinct human relative).

  • Denisovans were a mysterious group of archaic humans who lived in Asia tens of thousands of years ago. They are most known for being discovered through genetic analysis of fossils, rather than complete skeletal remains.

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