ANTHROP 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Human Taxonomy, Laetoli, Bipedalism
25 Mar 2015
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The study of fossil humans and hominids. Hard to find complete skeleton because of the state of preservation. Bits of fossils found in different sites and are reconstructed and filled in with casts. Hominid humans and their direct ancestors. Includes homo sapiens sapiens and our direct ancestors- does not include apes. Multidisciplinary experts from various scientific disciplines. Physical sciences (e. g. , geology); biological sciences; and social sciences. Organic material (e. g. , bone) is replaced by minerals from surrounding soil. Any remains of life that gets preserved in rock. Can include hard materials (bone, shell) or soft tissues, which turn into stone over time. It can also include impressions of species/foot prints/ skeletal remains (fossilized remains) Hominids found in parts of south and eastern africa. You will not find hominids anywhere else. Early ancestors lived in lush environment (rift valley) and we know these through fossilized remains of plants. Found in ethiopia in the site of aramis (35 individuals found)
