When I realized, in 1978, that Lucy did represent a new species of human ancestor, and that I had an opportunity to name this new species, I realized this was a revolutionary step in understanding human origins.
Donald JohansonAbout author
- Author's profession: Scientist
- Nationality: american
- Born: June 28, 1943
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