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Afarensis

Noun - Paleontology

Afarensis refers to an extinct species of early human that lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago. It falls within the genus Australopithecus and is considered a significant ancestor of the modern human.

Example sentence: The discovery of the afarensis fossil, known as Lucy, provided valuable insights into our evolutionary history.

Noun - Zoology

In zoology, afarensis is a specific epithet given to certain animal species, indicating their relation to the Afar region in Ethiopia.

Example sentence: The Afar lion, scientifically known as Panthera leo afarensis, is a subspecies found exclusively in the Afar Triangle.

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