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Neanderthal man: Homo means "man". Neanderthal is the place where fossils of this type were found - the Neander Valley in Germany. The suffix "-ensis" means belonging to.

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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 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.


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.


The Mousterian technology was used by which hominid species?

Homo neanderthalensis


What species does Neanderthal man belong to?

Neanderthals belong to species neanderthalensis.


What year did homo sapiens neanderthalensis come about?

- 230,000 to 30,000 b.c.e


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.


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.


When did homo sapien neanderthalensis live?

13300 to 32000 years ago.... hope that helps! :)


What are the types of homo?

homo sapiens idaltu