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Homo means man. Erectus means, well, erect, upright. So Homo erectus means 'upright man'.
It means human who walks upright.
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∙ 6y agoExtinct species of primitive hominid that had an upright stature but a small brain (by comparison with modern humans... compared to mammals generally, their brains were enormous).
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What is the nickname of Homo Erectus?
Samu
Who invented the first homo erectus?
Me
How much did homo erectus weigh?
110 LB
There is evidence that homo erectus lived in china?
true
What was the distribution of Homo erectus?
Homo erectus lived throughout Africa, North to Georgia, Turkey and France, and South and East into China, India and Java. See related links below for map
What is the plural form of Homo habilis Homo erectus and Homo sapiens?
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.
When was Homo erectus - album - created?
Homo erectus - album - was created in 1997.
When was Homo erectus tautavelensis created?
Homo erectus tautavelensis was created in 1971.
When was Homo Erectus - film - created?
Homo Erectus - film - was created in 2007.
In what order did the homo sapiens homo habilus homo erectus and neanthatdratal live?
The evolutionary order goes Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Neanderthals, and Homo sapiens. Homo habilis appeared around 2.8 million years ago, followed by Homo erectus around 2 million years ago, Neanderthals around 400,000 years ago, and finally Homo sapiens around 300,000 years ago.
What is the duration of the film Homo Erectus?
The duration of Homo Erectus - film - is 1.58 hours.
How did homo erectus get their clothes?
The species Homo erectus predates the invention of clothing. They had fur.
Did the homo erectus have leisure?
Yes the Homo Erectus did have leisure, They had game hunting to practice!
Were did homo erectus sleep?
Homo erectus likely slept on the ground in natural shelters such as caves or rock overhangs, or they may have constructed simple shelters using branches, leaves, and other natural materials. They also may have used natural materials such as grasses or animal hides to create bedding for comfort and insulation.
What did a homo erectus cave look like?
Homo erectus caves were typically natural shelters such as rock overhangs or caves. They may have used branches, leaves, and animal hides as bedding, as well as fire for warmth, cooking, and protection. Artifacts found in these caves suggest they also stored tools, weapons, and food.
What continents are fossil sites of homo erectus located?
Fossil sites of Homo erectus have been found primarily in Africa and Asia. Key locations include sites in East Africa (such as Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania) and in East and Southeast Asia (such as Zhoukoudian in China and Sangiran in Indonesia).
Why is homo erectus excinct and why didn't we stay as homo erectus?
Homo Erectus isn't exctinct it just doesn't exist any longer because it evolved over time into Homo Sapien.
