ANT100Y1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Homo Heidelbergensis, Homo Ergaster, Homo Habilis
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All modern humans are descendants of africa. Homo had a smaller dental set, larger brain size, sagittal and nuchal crests were absent, and the mandible was less robust. Type specimen: the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made. Characteristics: brain size and association with stone tools. Originally considered the same as habilis, hence the controversy as to which is the direct ancestor of the modern human. First representative of our genus outside of africa***** Brain and body size changes in lineage. Controlled in use of fire and hunting (super key) Thinner skull bones and no more supraorbital foramen. Controversy on whether they are direct ancestors of modern humans vs. homo erectus. Pe(cid:272)ifi(cid:272) (cid:862)turka(cid:374)a (cid:271)o(cid:455)(cid:863) was as tall as a hu(cid:373)a(cid:374) a(cid:374)d the (cid:271)rai(cid:374) size was e(cid:454)tre(cid:373)el(cid:455) (cid:272)lose to that of the modern human. Fairly complex tools, and mostly juvenile, 1st official proof of hominin in europe. Buried their dead (folded and thrown with fragrant flowers)
