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| The following exercises relate to the first humans. Answer each of the questions. Primate Evolution: Learn about the beginnings of the primate lineage by following the links from this page. http://members.tripod.com/cacajao/evolution.html What are the three theories presented for why primates evolved? Why is there a debate over whether or not tree shrews are primates? Why is there a debate over monkeys in South America? Hominid Species: Find out about most of the hominid species discovered. http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/homs/species.html What are hominids and hominoids? When did the split between humans and apes occur? What are the significant features of Sahelanthropus tchadensis? What are the significant features of Australopithecus afarensis? What are the significant features of Australopithecus robustus? Lucy: Learn more about the famous “Lucy” specimen http://www.asu.edu/clas/iho/lucy.html When and where was Lucy found? How did Lucy get her name? How do we know Lucy walked upright? How do we know Lucy was a female? Where is the real “Lucy”? |