Final part 2 H. Rudolfensis Flashcards
1
Q
Specimen KNM-ER 1470
-brain size
A
- H. Rudulfensis specimen
- 775 cc
2
Q
debate about H. Rudofensis and H. Habilis
A
- Both originated around 2 MYA
- H. Rudofensis brain size is much larger facial and teeth measuremnts differ.
- debated if they were cousins or same species
- existed at the same time with simailar distribution
3
Q
what are some general trends in early homo development
A
- increased reliance on culture
- tools became more critical to survival=More meat
4
Q
where was homo erectus distributed and who discovered it
A
- Discovered by Eugene Dubois in Java, 1981
- later discovered in China, Georgia, Europe, and throughout africa
5
Q
H. Erectus Africa
what famous specimen
-What dates
A
turkana boys (KNM 15000) and bodo skull -1.8-1.3 MYA
6
Q
KNM WT 15000 “Turkana boy” features and why it was so special
A
- an 80% complete skeleton of an 11 year old male.
- short arms and long legs
- adult hieght wouldve been 6 ft tall
7
Q
Dates and significance of fossils recovered from Dmanisi, Georgia
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- Evidence of early H. Erectus from 1.75 MYA
- Resembembelnce to east african erectuswich suggest a rapid spread by 1.7 mya
8
Q
Java man
- who discovered it
- what does it name mean
- skull cap and femur
A
discovered by Euguene Dubois
