fossil evidence of human evolution 17.3 pp.327-330
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Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17.3 pp.327-330. Homo habilis … handy man 1.6-2.5 mya Found with stone tools so he was a “handy man” get it? Taller and larger brain than Australopithecines Africa. What is the genus? What is the species?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17.3 pp.327-330
Homo habilis…handy man– 1.6-2.5 mya– Found with stone tools so he
was a “handy man” get it?– Taller and larger brain than
Australopithecines– Africa
What is the genus?
What is the species?
Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17.3 pp.327-330
Homo erectus…upright man– 1.8 mya – 50,000 ya– Brain 700-1250 cm3 – One skeleton 5’7” tall– Probably first to travel out of
Africa: • Found in Africa, China, &
Europe
What is the genus?Genus = similar group level (can be some interbreeding); first name always capitalized.
What is the species?Species = biologically unique organisms; can reproduce fertile offspring; second name always lowercase.
Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17.3 pp.327-330
Homo sapiens…thinking man– Us (Neanderthals too??)– Brain size about 1400 cm3
– 800,000 ya ??
Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17. pp.327-330
Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17. pp.327-330
The question is how do we connect the dots? (skulls)