1-To what species does the term hominin refer? A-living bipedal humans only B-al

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1-To what species does the term hominin refer?

A-living bipedal humans only

B-all great apes and humans

C-living and extinct member of the human lineage

D-living apes only

2-How much of the daily calorie intake of Homo erectus hominins do scientists think came from plant material?

A-all

B-most

C-very little

D-about half

3-It has been estimated that male Homo erectus weighed on average __ lbs more than female Homo erectus. This is __ sexual dimorphism than identified in earlier forms of Australopithicines and Homo.

A-5 / less

B-33 / less

C-100 / more

D-28 / more

Explanation / Answer

1) Hominin refers to living and extinct member of the human lineage.
- It is a zoological tribe from which only one species exist today, homo sepeians (human beings). The term is commonly used for extinct members of human lineage which are well known for fossil remains.
- They had erect posture, bipedal locomotion and comparatively larger brains. They also communicated through language.
Hence, Option (D)

2) A very little amount of calorie intake of homo erectus hominis came from plants as they preffered eating elephants meat, consumed animal fat and use to hunt slow and fast animals.
Hence, Option (C)

3) The estimated weight of male home erectus was 100lbs as the most complete fossil of individual "tukuna boy" is a skeleton weighing about 106lbs and this is more sexual dimorphism than identified in earlier form of Australopithicines and Homo.
Hence, Option (C)

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