I think it depends on how far back we're discussing. Homo Heidelbergensis seems to be regarded as a direct ancestor.
Most scientists consider Homo heidelbergensis, Homo neanderthalensis, and Homo sapiens to be direct ancestors of modern humans. Our species, Homo sapiens, is believed to have evolved from a population of Homo heidelbergensis in Africa, while Homo neanderthalensis is considered a closely related sister group that inhabited Europe and parts of Asia.
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Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, and Cro-Magnon
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Modern monkeys are not the ancestors of modern humans. however, animals that we would consider to be ape-like, but which are now extinct, were the ancestors of both modern humans and modern monkeys.
Scientists say that hominids diverged into two different creatures over time: Apes and humans
Australopithecus afarensis is not a direct ancestor of modern humans but is an ancestral species that lived around 3-4 million years ago. It is believed to be closely related to the common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees. Other hominid species such as Homo habilis and Homo erectus are considered more direct ancestors to modern humans.
Scientists study fossils, ancient tools, and DNA to learn more about early humans. By comparing and analyzing these sources of evidence, scientists can piece together information about the behavior, lifestyle, and relationships of our ancestors.
Baboons and gorillas are not direct ancestors of humans. Humans share a common ancestor with primates like baboons and gorillas from millions of years ago, but they are not direct descendants of these species. We share a more recent common ancestor with great apes like chimpanzees and bonobos.
so they can determine if the organisms will be harmful to humans
Yes, humans evolved from ancestors who had tails.
Cro-Magnon evolved into modern Europeans.