Modern human evolution Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Human
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Member of genus homo, homo sapiens.
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Hominin
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Member of the group that includes humans and our extinct relatives. Bipedal posture and dental features provide working approach.
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Hominoid
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Member of the division of primates that includes humans and apes.
4
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Australopiths
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Early Africa hominin of the genera Australopithecus, Kenyanthropus, Paranthropus.
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Habilines
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Small brained primitive humans belonging to homo habilis
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Erectus
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Member of more derived grade of homo genus with mid-sized brain and more complex behaviours.
7
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4 characteristics of hominins
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Increased brain size
Decreased tooth size
Bipedal
Increased tool use
