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Lecture 6 ANIMAL EVOLUTION: THE VERTEBRATES

Lecture 6 ANIMAL EVOLUTION: THE VERTEBRATES. Characteristics of Homo habilis. The following were the characteristics of Homo habilis : brain size 600 cc or greater; jaw and teeth are human-like; face is smaller and more flat as in humans; tool manufacture and use seems evident.

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Lecture 6 ANIMAL EVOLUTION: THE VERTEBRATES

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  1. Lecture 6ANIMAL EVOLUTION: THE VERTEBRATES

  2. Characteristics of Homo habilis • The following were the characteristics of Homo habilis: • brain size 600 cc or greater; • jaw and teeth are human-like; • face is smaller and more flat as in humans; • tool manufacture and use seems evident. • Formation and use of tools may have started with one of australopiths with H. habilis being one of the toolmaker

  3. Emergence of Modern Humans • Homo habilis gave rise to Homo erectus. • Homo erectus-upright walkers; had larger brain, was a more creative toolmaker, social organization and communication skills must have been well developed; withstood environmental challenges by building fires and using furs for clothing. • Homo sapiens evolved from Homo erectus.

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