Compare and contrast the gracile and robust australopithecines (Paranthropus). Discuss and detail the differences between these two taxonomic groups in terms of their dates/temporal ranges, number of species, geographic locations, significant fossil evidence, anatomical traits, bipedalism, paleoenvironment, and their significance/importance to our understanding of hominid evolution. Which specific species of australopith do you believe to be the genus of Homo's most recent ancestor, and why? Please respond with accurate terminology, specific examples, and facts.

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