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Question
Distinguish between Homo habilis and Homo sapiens sapiens (Posture).
Solution
| Homo Habilis | Homo sapiens sapiens (Posture) | ||
| 1. | Bipedalism | Bipedal gait; slightly more erect than Australopithecus. | Perfect bipedal locomotion. |
| 2. | Cranial capacity | 680 to 735 cm3 | 1450-1600 cm3 |
| 3. | Size of canine teeth | Small canines, almost like that of modern man. | Small canines; teeth closer to each other; wisdom teeth present. |
| 4. | Forehead and brow ridges | Forehead receding with an ape-like head. | Steep forehead; reduced brow ridges; flattened face. |
| 5. | Development of chin | Almost no chin | Prominent chin; snout disappeared. |
| 6. | Body hair | Hair on the body is reduced. | Highly reduced body hair. |
| 7. | Height and posture | 120 to 150 cm (4·5 to 5 ft); bent kneed posture. | Upto 190 cm; fully erect. |
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