Chapter 16.3, Problem 1NV

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Definition of the terms Homo, Neanderthal, and Cro-Magnon.

Explanation of Solution

Homo is a genus which emerged 1.5 to 2.5 million years ago. They had a large cranial capacity, they had the ability to walk on two limbs, and a fully opposable thumb.

Neanderthals are the hominids that are characterized as separate species of the homo genus. They are extinct and have a stocky body and a large skull. They have thick eyebrow ridges and bigger teeth.

Cro-sMagnon is considered as the early ancestors of Homo sapiens , which are known to have existed 40,000 years ago. They had a solid and heavy body with strong musculature. They had a short and wide face and straight forehead.