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How is Homo erectus different from australopithecines? What makes H. erectus part of the genus Homo?
2) Examine the list of general trends in human evolution below. Based on your knowledge of our fossil ancestry, list these characteristics in order from oldest to most recent (1= Oldest, 5=Most Recent). For each trend also note which fossil species is first associated with the change.
A) Increase in brain size to an average of over 1000cc
B) Production and use of stone tools
C) Adaptations for bipedalism
D) Habitation (living) outside of Africa
E) Clear evidence of symbolic behavior ("art," elaborate and ritualized burial, etc.)
How is Homo erectus different from australopithecines? What makes H. erectus part of the genus Homo?
2) Examine the list of general trends in human evolution below. Based on your knowledge of our fossil ancestry, list these characteristics in order from oldest to most recent (1= Oldest, 5=Most Recent). For each trend also note which fossil species is first associated with the change.
A) Increase in brain size to an average of over 1000cc
B) Production and use of stone tools
C) Adaptations for bipedalism
D) Habitation (living) outside of Africa
E) Clear evidence of symbolic behavior ("art," elaborate and ritualized burial, etc.)
Nelly StrackeLv2
31 Mar 2019
