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How are hominid are different from apes?
hominds stood upright and had a larger brain capacity than the apes and monkeys
How are hominids different from monkeys and apes?
upright position
How old are hominds?
Date back to the Tertiary Period of the Cenezoic Era.
The major anatomical difference between hominids and the apes is that the foramen magnum is what in hominds?
located at the bottom of the skull
Where did hominid live?
The earlies primates yet found lived in Africa.
What do all hominds have in common?
All hominids share the characteristic of bipedalism, meaning they walk upright on two legs. Additionally, they all possess large brains in comparison to other animals, allowing for complex thought and behavior. Finally, they have some form of social structure and communication systems to interact with one another.
How did the discovery of the use of the fire affect early hominds?
The discovery of fire allowed early hominids to stay warm, cook food, protect themselves from predators, and extend their activities into the night. It also led to social bonding and the development of more complex societies.
Humanlike primates of 4 to 6 million years ago?
Most scientists believe our common ancestor existed 5 to 8 million years ago. Then two species broke off into separate lineages, one ultimately evolving into gorillas and chimps, the other evolving into early humans called hominids.
Who were the hominids that were the first hunters?
One of the earliest hominids to engage in hunting activities were Homo erectus, who used tools and cooperation to hunt for animals. They lived around 1.9 million to 70,000 years ago and are believed to have been the first hominids to master the skill of hunting for food.
