Tukana boy was aged 11 (approximately) and around 5 foot 5, probably growing to 6 feet as adult. However erectus displays a lot of regional variation. For example, the Dmanisi specimens seem to be smaller.
Weight is extremely hard to estimate, but they were more powerfully built than us, and the skellys indicate they had a stocky build. The sheer size of the handaxes shows they must have had bigger hands at least!
Homo erectus ranges in height from 54-67 cubic inches, it has a massive jaw and no chin.
Homo erectus had a more modern upright posture and larger brain size compared to Homo habilis. Homo erectus was also more advanced in tool-making and had a wider geographical distribution.
The name Homo erectus was given to this species because of its upright posture compared to earlier human ancestors. "Erectus" means upright in Latin.
"Homo Erectus" is Latin for "Upright Man".
Homo erectus has a larger brain size, more advanced technology such as hand axes, and a more upright posture compared to Homo habilis. Homo erectus also had a wider geographic range and evidence of controlled use of fire.
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Homo erectus ranges in height from 54-67 cubic inches, it has a massive jaw and no chin.
Homo erectus had a more modern upright posture and larger brain size compared to Homo habilis. Homo erectus was also more advanced in tool-making and had a wider geographical distribution.
The name Homo erectus was given to this species because of its upright posture compared to earlier human ancestors. "Erectus" means upright in Latin.
"Homo Erectus" is Latin for "Upright Man".
Homo erectus has a larger brain size, more advanced technology such as hand axes, and a more upright posture compared to Homo habilis. Homo erectus also had a wider geographic range and evidence of controlled use of fire.
The plural form of Homo habilis is Homo habilis, the plural form of Homo erectus is Homo erectus, and the plural form of Homo sapiens is Homo sapiens.
The first part of the name homo erectus "homo" identifies the genus.
Homo erectus is also known as "upright man" because of their upright posture compared to earlier hominid species. They were an extinct species of archaic humans that lived between 2 million and 117,000 years ago.
Homo erectus is an extinct species of hominid that lived between 2 million and 140,000 years ago. They are known for their upright posture and ability to use tools, making them significant in human evolution.
Homo erectus - album - was created in 1997.
Homo Erectus - film - was created in 2007.