Origin of Humans Flashcards
1
Q
What was changed especially during the course of human evolution?
A
Brain and body size
2
Q
What were the characteristics of Australopithecus africanus?
A
Still pretty small, only about 1 metre tall. They were bipedal and had a skull similar to a modern chimp
3
Q
What were the changes in skulls over the course of human evolution?
A
Canine teeth became shorter, jaw was less projected, cranial capacity increased
