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Exam 4 Part 4 Flashcards

1
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Where are Australopithecus africanus found?

A

Taung, Sterkfontein, Makapansgat (South Africa)

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How old is Australopithecus africanus?

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3.3-2 million years ago

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Type of hominin that are one of the first hominids found,, more robust skull, large molars, large jaws, no diastema

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Australopithecus africanus

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4
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What is the sexual dimorphism like for Australopithecus africanus?

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No sexual dimorphism in terms of canine teeth

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What are the characteristics of robust australopithecines?

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Large teeth and heavily built crania, bipedalism, sagittal crest

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When’d id the robust australopithecines evolve from gracile australopithecines?

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2.5 million years ago

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What is the brain size for robust australopithecines?

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450-530 cc

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8
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Flat face

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Orthognathic

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What is the face like for robust australopithecines?

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Orthognathic

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What is the post-orbital constriction like for robust australopithecines?

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Strong zygomatic arch and post-orbital constriction

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What are the teeth like for robust australopithecines?

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Large teeth, especially molars

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What is the diet like for robust australopithecines?

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Harder shelled fruits, social insects (termites); lots of grit wear down teeth

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Where are robust australopithecines found?

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East Africa

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14
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How long did robust australopithecines live?

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1.5 million years

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Where are homo habilis located?

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Tanzania and Kenya

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How old is homo habilis?

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2.3-1.6 mya

17
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What is the brain size of homo habilis?

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612 cc

18
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What are some special features of homo habilis?

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teeth smaller than australopithecus, primitive postcrania, larger brain size, small gracile face, Oldowan tools

19
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Simple chopping tools, rough edge for cutting the core, produce very sharp flakes

A

Oldowan tools

20
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What hominin are associated with Oldowan tools?

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Homo habilis

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