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How does Neanderthal man differ from the modern man in appearance? - Zoology

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How does Neanderthal man differ from the modern man in appearance?

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Neanderthal man differ from the modem human in having semierect posture, flat cranium, sloping forehead, thin large orbits, heavy brow ridges, protruding jaws and no chin.

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Chapter 6: Evolution - Evaluation [Page 105]

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Chapter 6 Evolution
Evaluation | Q 30. | Page 110

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