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Biology: Human Evolution

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Homo neanderthalensis

- 40 000 - 400 000 years ago - Found in Europe & Asia where they were outcompeted or interbred with Homo sapiens. - Features: - Short & robust with large noses (adapted to the climate) - Longer cranium, large occipital bun (less speech development. - Thicker & pronounced brow ridges & no chin. - Good hunters that worked in groups. - Had tools & used fire - Buried their death

Australopithecus prometheus

- 3 000 000 years ago - Example: - Little Found was found in the Sterkfontein Caves by Ron Clarke. - Originally classified as ape bones then it was later classified as a A. prometheus. - Highlights how science is an open body of knowledge that is constantly developing.

Australopithecus afarensis

- 3 000 000 - 4 000 000 years ago - Examples: - Lucy & Laetoli Footprints were found in the Great Rift Valley. - Features: - Bipedal - Arched feet with parallel toes - Long arms with curved fingers. - Small cranial capacity - Large brow ridges & prognathism - Large canines - Short stature

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