ANT201H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Y Chromosome, Spear-Thrower, Peștera Cu Oase
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Modern human: a member of the species homo sapiens, which includes all living humans. Homo sapiens: the species name for modern humans. Characteristics of the skull that distinguish modern humans from earlier species include: Modern humans first appeared in africa between 200,000 and 100,000 years ago during oxygen isotope stages 6-3. Oldest known fossils for homo sapiens were discovered in the middle awash region of ethiopia. Herto: a site in ethiopia where the oldest known fossil of modern human was discovered, dating between 160,000 and. Characteristics of the skull that distinguish modern humans modern human was discovered, dating between 160,000 and. 1450 cubic centimeters, and lacks any of the specialized. 1450 cubic centimeters, and lacks any of the specialized traits that characterize neanderthals. Jebel irhoud: site in morocco that shows the first appearance of modern humans back to a date around.
