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What set the genus australopithecus apart from other animal species at the time?
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They walked on two feet, and wielded medal staffs. They made weapons by using trees and rocks. Also ate flowers and hunted buffalo.
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What is the genus of the popular fossils which are similar to Lucy?
The popular fossils similar to Lucy belong to the genus Australopithecus. Lucy herself is a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis, an early hominin species that lived around 3.2 million years ago.
How do you spell australopithecine?
That is the correct spelling of "australopithecine" (referring to any hominid species of the genus Australopithecus).
What are the types of australopithecus?
Several species belong to the genus Australopithecus:Australopithecus africanusAustralopithecus afarensisAustralopithecus anamensisAustralopithecus gahri
How did Australopithecus genus differ from the homo genus?
The Australopithecus genus differs from the Homo (human) genus in a couple different ways. For example, most members of Australopithecus, an extinct genus of hominid, were completely covered in hair from head to toe.
What is the genus and species of the animal that has retractable claws and is domesticated?
The genus and species of the animal you are referring to is Felis catus, commonly known as the domestic cat.
What features of the brain distinguishes the homo genus from the australopithecus genus?
One key feature that distinguishes the Homo genus from the Australopithecus genus is an increase in brain size and complexity. Homo species typically have larger brains relative to body size, with expanded regions for higher cognitive functions. Additionally, the Homo genus shows evidence of more advanced tool use and cultural behaviors.
What is the plural form of Australopithecus?
Australopithecus is a genus, it has no plural. You could speak of the Australopithecines though, which are the extinct human-like primates of the genus.
What is the genus and species of a living organism?
The genus and species of an organism are the final specific categories that an organism can be placed in. The genus contains the organism itself, and often it contains closely related species. The species name is unique to each species, and sets it apart from the other related species in the same genus.
What the second part of the name tells you about the animal or plant?
the genus The second part of the name is the species.
What is the genus of beagle?
Canis is the genus of beagle and all other dog breeds. Genus refers to the species of the animal.
The first name in an animal or plants scientific name is the name of its?
an animal's scientific name is put under its genus then species name.
Who was australopithecus?
Australopithecus is a genus of extinct hominids. Evidence of these creatures was first found in eastern Africa. Paleontologists believe that Australopithecus was the first genus in the line of human evolution to exhibit lengthened neurons in the brain with increased ability.
