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(Lab 15) Early Members of the Genus Homo Flashcards

1
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When did the Australopithecines live?

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4-1MYA

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In what order did the Australopithecines live?

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  1. Anamensis
  2. Afarensis -
  3. Garhi -
  4. Aethiopicus -
  5. Boisei
  6. Robustus
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When & Where did A. Anamensis live?

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Around 4MYA. in Eastern Africa

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What is a physical characteristic and locomotion of A. Anamnesis?

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1.Very large canines, parallel teeth (no curve)
2. Habitual biped
(the first Australopithecus)

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When & where did A. Afarensis live?

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  1. 3.6-3MYA
  2. Eastern Africa
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What kind of Australopithecus was Lucy?

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A. Afarensis

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What are the physical characteristics of A. Afarensis?
(work downwards)

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  • They had protruding faces
  • Large canines
    (smaller than chimps, larger than humans)
  • Angled femurs
    -Shorter pelvises, but not quite bowl shaped
  • Slightly divergent big toe, arched feet
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Which Australopithecine is most likely to have sexual dimorphism?

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A. Afarensis

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What is the trend regarding the evolution of cranial capacity.

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Consistently larger and larger, peaking with Neanderthals.

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When & where did A. Africanus live?

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  1. 3-2MYA
  2. Southern Africa
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What were the physical characteristics of A. Africanus?

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  • Smaller incisors/canines
  • slightly flatter faces
    (very similar to A. afarensis)
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When & where did A. Garhi live?

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  1. 2.5MYA
  2. Eastern Africa
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Which Australopithecine potentially used stone tools?

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A. garhi

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Describe the physical characteristics of A. Garhi.

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  • generally larger teeth
  • longer legs
  • sagittal crest (pointy head)
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When & where did A. Aethiopicus live?

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  1. 2.5MYA
  2. Eastern Africa
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Describe the physical characteristics of A. Aethiopicus.

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-Very robust
-Flared sagittal crest, mandible, arches

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When & where did A. Boisei live? What are some physical characteristics?

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  1. 2.3-1.2 MYA
  2. Eastern Africa
  3. the most Robust, large molars
18
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When & where did A. Robustus live?

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  1. 2-1.5 MYA
  2. East Africa
19
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When & where did Homo Habilis live?

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  1. 2.5-1.8 MYA
  2. East and Southern Africa
20
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What physical characteristics did H. Habilis have?

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  • Lacked a sagittal crest
  • Gracile skull
  • Obligate (primary) biped

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