Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17.3 pp.327-330

Homo habilis…handy man– 1.6-2.5 mya– Found with stone tools so he

was a “handy man” get it?– Taller and larger brain than

Australopithecines– Africa

What is the genus?

What is the species?

Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17.3 pp.327-330

Homo erectus…upright man– 1.8 mya – 50,000 ya– Brain 700-1250 cm3 – One skeleton 5’7” tall– Probably first to travel out of

Africa: • Found in Africa, China, &

Europe

What is the genus?Genus = similar group level (can be some interbreeding); first name always capitalized.

What is the species?Species = biologically unique organisms; can reproduce fertile offspring; second name always lowercase.

Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17.3 pp.327-330

Homo sapiens…thinking man– Us (Neanderthals too??)– Brain size about 1400 cm3

– 800,000 ya ??

Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17. pp.327-330

Fossil evidence of Human Evolution 17. pp.327-330

The question is how do we connect the dots? (skulls)