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1.1 Human Evolution Overview Flashcards

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Characteristics that define Hominoid based off the fossil record

A 
Bipedal
Short flared pelvis
Ankle and foot modifications
Absences of large projective canines 
(*big brains aren't a defining trait)
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Homo Habilis

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Kenya, Africa
Bipedal
Tools
2.3 myo

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Neanderthals

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Archaic homosapiens 
West Eurasia 127 tya to 30 kya
Large brains
Elongated skull
Robust
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Orrorin tugenesis

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From kenya
In hominoid tree (2nd oldest)
May be bipedal (lower femur suggestive of such)
6.2-5.8 MYO
Small teeth
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Ardipithecus

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Definite bipedalism

Big toe

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