Question

Compare & Contrast The Characteristics/traits Of Gracile Australopithecines and The Genus Homo

Answer 1

Gracile australopithecine was about 1.5 meters high had human as well as ape characteristics. It was with bipedal locomotion, omnivores diet, and had erect posture. It had human-like teeth but more of an ape-like brain. Its brain capacity was about 500cc similar to an ape. They lived in cages. Brow ridges projected over the eye. They did not have a chin. There was a lumbar curve in the vertebral column. Their pelvis was broad. They existed until 1.5 million years ago and gave rise to homo habilis about two million years ago.

The genus homo consists of many species like homo habilis, homo erectus, homo sapiens neanderthalensis, homo sapiens fossilis, homo sapiens sapiens.

They have a fully erect posture. Brow ridges are not so prominent. They have a prominent chin. Locomotion is bipedal. Jaws are not protruded. Brainbox is comparatively larger in size. The vertebral column has four curves. They have the ability to make and employ tools, use of spoken and written language to communicate.