This is an extinct member of the homo genus known from pleistocene specimens found in europe and parts of western and central asia. this ancestor of modern man is thought to have a cranial capacity as large as modern man.

The correct answer will be- Homo neanderthalensis

Explanation:

The closest ancestor of modern humans which evolved in the Pleistocene age which was around 7 lakh to 3 lakh years is the Homo neanderthalensis or Neanderthals.

The Neanderthals became extinct around 12,000-10,000 years ago by competitive Homo sapiens.

The specimens of Neanderthals are collected from the central and Western Asia and parts of Europe and showed approximately the same cranial capacity which is around 1450-1500 cc.

Thus, Homo neanderthalensis is the correct answer.

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