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Bookmark or Share- Homo erectus - WikipediaHomo erectus (/ ˌ h oʊ m oʊ ə ˈ r ɛ k t ə s / lit. ' upright man ') is an extinct species of archaic human from the Pleistocene, with its earliest occurrence about 2 million years ago. [2] Its specimens are among the first recognizable members of the genus Homo.
- Homo erectus - The Smithsonian's Human Origins ProgramEarly African Homo erectus fossils (sometimes called Homo ergaster) are the oldest known early humans to have possessed modern human-like body proportions with relatively elongated legs and shorter arms compared to the size of the torso.
- Homo erectus, our ancient ancestor - Natural History MuseumBy far the longest-surviving human species, Homo erectus was the first hominin to evolve a truly human-like body shape. It was the first of our relatives known to have travelled beyond Africa, and it achieved significant milestones in the story of human evolution, probably including the control of fire.
- Homo Erectus - World History EncyclopediaHomo erectus, or 'upright man', is an extinct species of human that occupies an intriguing spot within the human evolutionary lineage. These prehistoric hunter-gatherers were highly successful in adapting...
- Homo erectus | Definition, Characteristics, Skull, Diet, Tools, & Facts ...Homo erectus, extinct species of the human genus (Homo), perhaps an ancestor of modern humans (Homo sapiens). H. erectus most likely originated in Africa, though Eurasia cannot be ruled out.
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