Homo sapiens

Since the emergence of the genus Homo, the hominins went through great patterns of evolution over generations. Through series of adaptations, the genus Homo spread in various geographic locations and eventually emerged as anatomically modern humans. With the allele frequency changes that evolved in the genus Homo, there is key evidence that microevolution led to macroevolution. From speciation to extinction, the modern synthesis helps us explain not only the mechanisms of evolution and the…

The human race, which is arrogant even in their own self-classifications, has dubbed themselves the most advanced species on earth. This claim may be correct, however, it evokes the existential question of how advanced we truly are, and of even more importance, can we continue to advance? It was posed by respected scholars, such as David Attenborough and Ken Ham, that humans have now reached a point at which they can no longer evolve. How can a race be unequivocally superior while simultaneously…

Language & Communication Introduction Language is designed to share ideas and experiences with others in a given community. Homo sapiens have distinguished themselves from the rest of the animal kingdom by incorporating complex communications into everyday life. As described in the textbook, an ecological niche is the role a species holds within its environment. Human kind has managed to defend against harsh environmental conditions, predators and cross-cultural differences using language as a…

Fossil remains of Homo erectus, an extinct species of early humans, were first discovered in 1891 by the Dutch physician Eugene Dubois near the village of Trinil, along the Solo River, on the island of Java, Indonesia. Dubois's finds, a partial skull and a thigh-bone, contrasted remarkably. The skull-cap, significantly smaller and lower in height than those of modern humans, had a large projecting brow ridge and a sloping forehead. The inside of the skull had a brain volume about half that of…

implies that every concept can be defined if we break down and look at its parts. In other words, if we take the human body and observe every body part - all the DNA and every little atom; that would give us all knowledge there is to know about homo sapiens, and we could predict all actions of the species. This is connected to the…

patterns were also realistic and scientifically accurate given their physical characteristics and short, stocky limbs. For their social organization, the Ulam tribe were seen taking care of their elders and the injured when they were attacked by a Homo erectus tribe. This is also consistent with scientific studies as scientists have found that the Neanderthals cared for their elders and the injured, and healed broken bones appeared common (Lecture: Monday, January 23rd 2017). Furthermore, recent…

industrial revolution was an extremely monumental and vital turning point for society. Prior to this revolution, homo sapiens were most worried about raising crops, keeping land alive, and having enough money to sustain a family. These goals did not change with the industrial revolution, but rather evolved with the advancement of technology. Ignorance also became something that a homo sapien would call beneficial to their living. Not only did the value of resources increase, but life expectancy…

Introduction: Evolution the change over a period of time is important because it demonstrates scientist the need of our ancestors for a certain body part that humans do not need which are called vestigial structure. One of the main evidence regarding evolution is fossils. Fossils are mostly used to determine structure similar animals have that humans have in order to draw conclusions. Another evidence is blood which generally shows similarity in the dna of two different mammals. The purpose…

related to both the Neanderthals as well as Homo Sapiens. In addition, they have unique features that are enough to separate them to their own distinct species. These fossils convinced Stringer that perhaps modern humans today are not a pure species but rather a mixture of other hominid groups. Neanderthal genes may still be in us. This idea was furthered by an anthropologist M. B. Mednikova who wrote the research article “ Distal Phalanx of the Hand of Homo: From Denisova Cave Stratum 12: A…

in today, the Holocene Epoch. According to the sixth threshold, 200,000 years ago mammoths were hunted by neanderthals, (early homo sapiens), which were used as food and tools for survival. Tusks and bones from the large animal were made into hunting supplies and carving tools for neanderthals to engage in symbolic language and collective learning. These early homo sapiens used the tools made from mammoth remains to carve pictures into caves as a symbol of culture or strategy.…