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  • Imaging places Yunxian 2 closer to Homo longi (Dragon Man) and Homo sapiens, implying a deeper and more intricate diversification than previously dated.
  • The Yunxian 2 skull, once thought to be Homo erectus, is now considered not Homo erectus, suggesting an earlier, more complex diversification of Asian hominins.
  • The study hinges on Yunxian 2’s mixed traits: some resemble Homo erectus, while others align with Homo longi and Homo sapiens, illustrating a mosaic of features.

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