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Question
Distinguish between Australopithecus and Cro-Magnon (Chin).
Solution
| Australopithecus | Cro-Magnon | ||
| 1. | Bipedalism | Walked nearly straight; the vertebral column had a definite lumbar curve. | Perfect bipedalism |
| 2. | Cranial capacity | 450 to 600 cm3 | 1450-1600 cm3 |
| 3. | Size of canine teeth | Almost the same as modern man; did not project above the level of other teeth. | Small canines; teeth closer to each other; wisdom teeth present. |
| 4. | Forehead and brow ridges | Low forehead eyebrow ridges projecting over the eyes. | Broad arched forehead; moderate brow ridges; orthognathous face. |
| 5. | Development of chin | Lack of chin prognathous face. | Well-developed chin. |
| 6. | Body hair | Body covered with hair. | Body less hairy. |
| 7. | Height and posture | 120 cm (3·5 to 4 ft); nearly upright. | 180 cm (5·5 cm to 6 ft); fully erect. |
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