australopithecus afarensis

Question 1

when was the australopithecus afarensis alive (lucy) and where did it live?

Answer 1

3-4 million years ago
found in east africa

Question 2

what is the height and weight of the australopithecus afarensis (lucy)?

Answer 2

1-1.5m tall

30kg weight

Question 3

describe the key physical characteristics of the Australopithecus afarensis

Answer 3

cranial capactiy = 430cc
low sloping forehead with sagittal crest, prominent brow ridge
prognathic jaw, small canines, diastema present
aligned big toe, long arms, long curbed fingers and toes
short and wide pelvis