Asked by JENNA BURKS on Jun 14, 2024
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Homo erectus
A) overlapped and interbred with modern humans
B) appeared in the fossil record about 1.8 mya to about 53,000 years ago; bipedal with a larger cranial cavity
C) lived from approximately 2.3-1.4 mya; stone tools are often found in the same area as these fossils
D) appeared in the fossil record about 195,000 years ago
E) a possible third species overlapping with anatomically modern humans
Homo Erectus
An extinct species of early human that lived throughout much of the Pleistocene geological epoch, known for its upright walking ability.
Fossil Record
The collection of all known fossils and their placement in order, which provides evidence about the history of life on Earth.
Bipedal
Bipedalism refers to the ability of an organism to walk on two legs, a key feature that distinguishes humans and their ancestors from most other primates.
- Sort animal species using physical attributes and genetic markers.
- Gain an understanding of the timeline and key events in the development of humans, including the introduction and interaction among various species of Homo.
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Ambika ShresthaJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Homo erectus appeared in the fossil record about 1.8 million years ago and persisted until about 53,000 years ago. They were bipedal and had a larger cranial capacity compared to earlier hominins, which is a key feature distinguishing them.
Learning Objectives
- Sort animal species using physical attributes and genetic markers.
- Gain an understanding of the timeline and key events in the development of humans, including the introduction and interaction among various species of Homo.