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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)