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Australopithecus afarensis means "southern ape of the Afar region." Only the prefix australo- ("southern", from the Latin name Auster for the South Wind) and the suffix -ensis ("belonging to a place") are of Latin origin. Pithecus is from Greek, and afar is from the name of the Afar people of Ethiopia, on whose territory the first specimens of A. afarensis were found.
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∙ 15y agoAustralopithecus africanus was an early hominid, an Australopithecine, who lived between 2-3 million years ago in the Pliocene. In common with the older Australopithecus afarensis. Africanus was slenderly built, or gracile, and was thought to have been a direct ancestor of modern humans. Fossil remains indicate that A. africanus was significantly more like modern humans than A. afarensis, with a more human-like cranium permitting a larger brain and more humanoid facial features. A. africanus has been found at only four sites in southern Africa - Taung, Sterkfontein, Makapansqat and Gladysvale.
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∙ 15y agoAustralopithecus afarensis is an extinct hominid which lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago.
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Where did australopithecus migrate to?
The First Australopithecus to travel long distance was Africanus. Where it was they moved i don't know.
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.
What is Scipio Africanus's birthday?
Scipio Africanus was born on June 20, 236 BC.
Who was the hero of the Second Punic War?
Scipio Africanus.
What does the name Scipio Africanus mean?
Scipio is the name of his father and Africanus means 'defeater of Africa'
What was the Australopithecus's Africanus diet?
The Australopithecus Africanus were Russovores.
Are there more than 4 australopithecus africanus fossils?
Only four fossils of australopithecus africanus have been found, as yet (2012).
Who discovered Australopithecus africanus?
Raymond Dart
In what kind of habitat did the australopithecus africanus live?
The australopithecus lived in a grassland and savanna of Africa
Were australopithecus africanus hunters?
yes. they hunted animals
Where did australopithecus migrate to?
The First Australopithecus to travel long distance was Africanus. Where it was they moved i don't know.
When was Australopithecus africanus created?
Australopithecus africanus was not "created" in the traditional sense. It was a species that lived in Africa between 3 and 2 million years ago. It is believed to have evolved from earlier Australopithecus species.
Did Australopithecus africanus look like apes?
very much
What are some facts about Australopithecus boisei?
[] It was 10%larger than Africanus
What species first appeared to walk upright?
Australopithecus africanus
What part of the world did the Australopithecus Africanus live in?
Australopithecus africanus lived in southern Africa, specifically in areas that are now modern-day countries of South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.
What were the behaviors of australopithecus africanus?
The Australopithecus Africanus, ancestors of modern man, behaved similarly to chimpanzees. They lived on land and in trees and were avid hunters. They were social creatures that nurtured their young and had the ability to quickly adapt to changes in climate and environment.
