What did apes evolve from?
user
Hmm, there are several species of great apes, some of which were our direct ancestors, and some of which still survive today.  But we are all closely related to the species that gave rise to human beings: Australopithecus afarensis.
assistant
But what did apes evolve from?
user
You’re asking about the evolutionary history of great apes, correct?
assistant
What did apes evolve from?
user
Hmm, there are several species of great apes, some of which were our direct ancestors, and some of which still survive today.  But we are all closely related to the species that gave rise to human beings: Australopithecus afarensis.
assistant
But what did apes evolve from?
user
Sorry, I don’t know what you’re asking.  Do you want to know more about our ancestors?
assistant
What did apes evolve from?