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Primate Evolution

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Prosimians include what current day animals? Tarsiers, lemurs and lorises
A common ancestor that dates back to 66 million years is thought to have led to what two main groups of organisms? Prosimians & Anthropoids
The Anthropoids, that are thought to have arisen 35 million years ago, include what animals? Human-like primates (Monkeys & Hominoids)
What primates are included in the Hominids? Chimpanzees, Bonobos, Gorillas, and Humans
How are Hominids described? As primates that can walk on 2 legs.
What is the Scientific name of the Hominid that arose 3.2 to 3.5 million years ago? Australopithecus aferensis
Australopithecus, also known as Lucy, was discovered where? East Africa
What were the characteristics for Lucy? She was bipedal and had a small brain
When and where did Australopithecus africanus live? Between 3 & 2 million years ago in Southern Africa
How did Australopithecus africanus compare with Au. aferensis? Had larger brain & more humanoid facial features
Which hominid arose 1.5 to 2 million years ago, was known for stone tools and called the Handy Human? Homo habilis
What were the physical characteristics of Homo habilis as compared to Australopithecus? Larger braincase and smaller jaw and teeth
Homo habilis evolved 1.6 million years ago and was known as what? the Upright human
What were the physical characteristics of Homo habilis? Had a larger brain, prominent brow, and almost no chin
Homo erectus migrated through Africa and then out of Africa 1 million years ago to where? Asia and possibly Europe
When did Homo erectus go extinct? 300,000 to 500,000 years ago
When did Homo sapiens appear in Europe, Asia, & the middle East? 400,000 to 100,000 years ago
What were the physical characteristics of Homo sapiens Had a Larger braincase and smaller teeth
When and where did the Neanderthals live? 35,000 to 100,000 years ago in Rurope, Asia, and the Middle East
What were the physical characteristics of Neanderthals? Human-sized brain, prominent nose, large faces & thick bones
Are Cro-Magnons thought to have evolved from Neanderthals? No
When did Cro-Magnons appear and what are they known for? Appeared 35,000 to 40,000 years ago and are known as toolmakers, cave paintings, and probably used spoken language
When did humans cross the land bridge from Asia to North America? 12,000 years ago
When did Native Americans establish permanent settlements in N. America? 8,000 to 10,000 years ago
What does it mean to be arboreal? To live in trees
Lucy was bipedal; what does this mean? She could walk on 2 legs and erect.
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