Origins of Genus Homo
Despite discoveries of remarkable new fossils in recent years, the evolutionary events surrounding the origins of genus Homo are incompletely understood. This CARTA symposium explores evidence bearing on the emergence of our genus, focusing on possible antecedents to Homo, changes in diet and body form as Australopithecus evolved toward Homo,
ancient species within the genus, and evolutionary processes likely operating 2.5 - 1.5 million years ago. (from carta.anthropogeny.org)
Southern Africa and the Origin of Homo. In the last seven years, two hominin species possessing a mixture of primitive and Homo-like morphology Australopithecus sediba and Homo naledi have been discovered in South Africa. Duke University's Steven Churchill believes that these remarkable finds call for new models in not only understanding
the origins of genus Homo, but also the emergence of Homo erectus.
| 6. Southern Africa and the Origin of Homo |
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