Chapter 8: Hominins and the Genus Homo

Question 1

Biocultural Evolution

Answer 1

evolutionary change and adaptation through both somatic (bio) and extra somatic (material/culture) means

Question 2

Homo

Answer 2

first reps of the genus to human lineage

-late miocene epoch

Question 3

Precision Grip

Answer 3

ability to grab objects forcefully with the phalanges and be able to have finite movement as well