ANTH 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Homo Habilis, Homo Rudolfensis, Homo Ergaster
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We don"t know how extensive the hominid radiation was. Fossils have only been found in east and south africa. Depends on the view for what constitutes a hominin: such as bipedality or other criteria. Theorized that humans evolved from orangutans than apes. Proposed genus named pithecanthropus : eugene dubois. Found a human and ape looking fossil: named pithecanthropus erectus meaning upright-walking ape-man , rst discovery of homo genus. More ef cient bipedal habitual, and long distances. Change in shape of skull: olduvai gorge. Most important site in discovering: homo habilis handyman . Similar to austs: bipedal, short legs, 3. 5 feet tall. Might be the sexual dimorphic form of homo habilis: homo ergaster. More modern body bigger brain, smaller teeth, jaw is more parabolic, smaller brow ridge, thinner skull movement. Inert foot prints: first solid evidence of modern walking, provide proof that the foot adapted for activities requiring travel hunting, walking long distances, homo erectus.
