Question

19. The first hominine in genus Homo was named Homo habilis, meaning handy man, why did scientists name this species that? (Hint: what was found with it?)

Answer 1

It has a lower jaw complete with teeth; due to the size of the small teeth, researchers estimate this juvenile individual had a brain volume of 363 cm³. Also found were more than 20 fragments of the left hand. In OH7 FOSSIL.

Answer 2

@kirbykirby

Answer 3

u sure

Answer 4

I THINK SO.

Answer 5

ok ima let kirby try to k

Answer 6

@kx2bay

Answer 7

I think it had to do with the fact that they were thought to be the first species to have made stone tools, hence being "handy".

Answer 8

ok thanx u sure thoe

Answer 9

Um fairly sure but my history is not too fresh in my memory lol.

Answer 10

lol hahah ok ok

Answer 11

ok well I tried googling this now, and found this site: http://australianmuseum.net.au/Homo-habilis/

Answer 12

"The word habilis is based on a Latin word meaning ‘handy’ or ‘skilful’. This species known as ‘handy man’ because stone tools were found near its fossil remains and it is assumed this species had developed the ability to modify stone into tools. "

Answer 13

I feel that answers the question quite well

Answer 14

thanx for all your help

Answer 15

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