Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Write two difference between Homo erectu...

Write two difference between Homo erectus and Homo habilis?

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Species**: - Both Homo erectus and Homo habilis are species within the genus Homo, which includes modern humans (Homo sapiens) and their close relatives. They are both considered hominids, indicating that they are part of the evolutionary lineage leading to modern humans. 2. **Difference in Height**: - **Homo erectus**: This species was generally taller, with an average height of around 5 to 6 feet. - **Homo habilis**: In contrast, Homo habilis was shorter, with an average height of about 4 feet. ...
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • EVOLUTION

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise QUESTIONS (SA-II)|19 Videos
  • EVOLUTION

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise QUESTIONS (LA)|1 Videos
  • EVOLUTION

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise QUESTIONS (LA)|1 Videos
  • ENVIRONMENTAL

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise LONG ANSWER|2 Videos
  • HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise LA|3 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

(a) Write two differences between Homo erectus and Homo habilis. (b) Rearrange the following from early to late geologic periods : Carboniferous, Silurian, Jurassic.

Homo ereclus was a

Write a note on Homo habilis

Assertion : Java Ape-man, Peking man and Heidelberg man are the fossils of Homo erectus. Reason : Homo erectus evolved from Homo habilis.

Identify the correct sequence of human evolution ? (a) Australopithecus (b) Ramapithecus (c) Homo erectus (d) Homo habilis (e) Homo sapiens

Distinguish between Homo erectus and Neanderthal man

Homo erectus had a brain about:

Which is true about Homo erectus ?