What is another word for Australopithecus Afarensis?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒstɹɐlˌɒpɪθˌɛkəs ɐfɐɹˈɛnsɪs] (IPA) 
Australopithecus Afarensis is one of the earliest and most well-known hominid species. However, there are several synonyms used by different researchers to describe this species, and some of these names include: Praeanthropus afarensis, Australopithecus africanus afarensis, Paranthropus afarensis, and Australopithecus afarensis garhi. These names reflect different interpretations of the species' anatomy and ecology, and some researchers have argued that the fossils originally assigned to this species belong to several different taxa. Despite this, Australopithecus Afarensis remains an important species in understanding the evolution of human ancestors and their environment.
