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"Southern ape." From Latin australis ("of the south") and Greek pithekos ("ape").
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What is the Latin name for Australopithecus?
Australopithecus is a latin name.Australopithecus literally means "southern ape". "Austral" southern or South from Latin and "pithecus" from "pithēkos" meaning "ape" in greek. The name now applies to many different species besides africanus including Australopithecus anamensis, Australopithecus afarensis, Australopithecus garhi, Australopithecus boisei, Australopithecus robustus and Australopithecus sediba.
Why was australopithecus given?
The name "Australopithecus" means "southern ape" and was given because the first fossils of this genus were found in South Africa.
What is australopithecus afarensis key capability?
They were Bipeds wich means they could walk on two feet.
What do Australopithecus do when another Australopithecus dies?
they did a burial
Did the australopithecus have a language?
It is not definitively known if Australopithecus had a language, as there is no direct evidence. However, some researchers believe that they may have had some form of basic communication, possibly through gestures, vocalizations, or other means.
Did Australopithecus have celebrations?
Did Australopithecus Celebrate? If so how did they celebrate?
How strong was Australopithecus?
Australopithecus was about the size and strength of a chimpanzee.
How big was the Australopithecus?
the Australopithecus were five feet tall
What was the Australopithecus's Africanus diet?
The Australopithecus Africanus were Russovores.
What is the plural of Australopithecus?
The plural form of Australopithecus is Australopithecines.
What species of humans existed with Australopithecus robustus and Australopithecus boisei?
Homo habilis and Homo erectus are thought to have coexisted with Australopithecus robustus and Australopithecus boisei.
How did Australopithecus get there name?
from the song "lucy in the sky with diamonds".. this is right but the story behind the naming was incomplete. Don Johanson was closely examining the remains when he got that clue that it was a female bone. The song Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds was gently playing while Johanson is sipping through a bottle of beer. ( Source : Reader's Digest, 1983)
