Article Flashcards
1
Q
“Java man,” an H. Erectus, dates to…
A
1.8 mya
2
Q
Where was “Lucy” found? When does she date to?
A
Hadar, Ethiopia, dates to 3.9 to 2.9 mya
3
Q
What is “Lucy”?
A
A. ramidus
4
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Why is “Lucy” siginficant?
A
she walked upright, displayed bipedal locomotion
5
Q
Where was “Ardi” found? when does she date to?
A
in Afar desert of Ethiopia, 4.4 mya
6
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What makes Ardi so significant?
A
- most complete skeleton
- mouth is human-like, no large canine teeth
- brain/body size like chimp, but doesn’t look like chimp
- hand moves backward at wrist
Extra: pelvis is shorter and broader than an apes
7
Q
Where did A. ramidus live?
A
lived in forests where tree were in abundance, challenged idea that they developed in savannas
