Early Human Species and Anthropology

Denisovans refer to an extinct species of early human (Homo denisova) known from fossil and DNA evidence. The species is named after Denisova Cave in Siberia where remains were first discovered in 2008. Denisovans coexisted with Neanderthals and modern humans, and interbred with both. While Denisova Cave exists, the term 'Denisovan' specifically refers to the hominin species, not the cave itself. The species is not a dinosaur, nor is it a geological period. Denisovans are known to have interbred with modern humans, particularly with populations in East Asia and Oceania. > Denisovans = Early human species (Homo denisova), discovered via DNA from Denisova Cave in Siberia. Answer: b.