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Because if they interbred with our ancestors, resulting in a 4% genome in modern humans, then they cannot have been a separate species because their genes were passed on (the offspring were fertile) as a result, they were a subset of homo sapiens (our ancestors being homo sapiens sapiens, and the most recently discovered homo sapiens denisova)
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Why are neanderthals sometimes given the name homo sapiens neanderthalensis?
Neanderthals are sometimes referred to as Homo sapiens neanderthalensis because they are considered a separate species within the Homo genus. The species name "neanderthalensis" indicates their distinctiveness from anatomically modern Homo sapiens.
What year did homo sapiens neanderthalensis come about?
- 230,000 to 30,000 b.c.e
What is the scientific name for neanderthals?
The binomial name for Neanderthal is Homo neanderthalensis. Some researchers consider Neanderthal more specifically as Homo sapiens neanderthalensis.
What probably evolved from Homo erectus a Homo neanderthalensis b Homo floresiensis c Homo sapiens d H neanderthalensis and H floresiensis e all of these?
Homo sapiens probably evolved from Homo erectus, while Homo neanderthalensis and Homo floresiensis evolved separately from different branches of the Homo lineage. Homo neanderthalensis and Homo floresiensis did not directly evolve into Homo sapiens.
Where did homo sapiens neanderthalensis live?
in Africa, Europe, and parts of western Asia
How long did the homo sapiens neanderthalensis live?
From 230,000 to 30,000 years ago.
Why are neanderthals sometimes given the name homo sapiens neanderthals?
Neanderthals are given the name Homo sapiens neanderthalensis to show their classification within the same genus Homo as modern humans (Homo sapiens), but as a distinct species. The inclusion of Homo sapiens in their name emphasizes their close evolutionary relationship with modern humans.
Did early homo sapiens neanderthalensis use stone tools?
Yes, early Homo sapiens neanderthalensis did use stone tools. They were skilled toolmakers, creating a variety of tools such as hand axes, scrapers, and knives. The use of tools played a crucial role in their survival and adaptation to different environments.
What are the types of Homo Sapiens?
The two subspecies are Homo sapiens idaltu (which is thought extinct) and Homo sapiens sapiens. Some sources show Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) as a subspecies (Homo sapiens neanderthalensis).Similarly, the discovered specimens of the Homo rhodesiensis species have been classified by some as a subspecies (Homo sapiens rhodesiensis), but these last two subspecies classifications are not widely accepted by scientists.
What is the English translation of homo sapiens neanderthalensis?
Homo means "man", sapiens means "wise", and neanderthalensis refers to Neanderthal, German for "Neander (the name of a river) valley", which is where the first such fossils were found.So all in all it comes out to "wise man of the Neander valley."
What is a key capability of a homo sapiens neanderthalensis?
Bipedalism-or the ability to walk on two legs-
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