Differentiate between the following:
Homo habilis and Homo erectus man

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Homo habilis:
Homo habilis the direct ancestor of the present-day modern man is believed to have existed $2$ million years ago.
Homo Erectus:
Homo erectus lived about $1.7$ million years ago.
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Cranial capacity – $650 C . C$
Cranial capacity $- 900 - 1140 C . C$
Hence H.erectus has a larger brain.
2. Existed in Africa 2. Existed in Asia and Europe
3. No migratory records from Africa to other regions were found 3. They are thought to have migrated to Asia and Europe.
4. Not completely erect posture 4. Stood upright and had a completely upright posture
5.Simpler stone tools were used. 5. Stone tools were refined and used the same for hunting

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Homo habilis	Homo erectus
Cranial capacity – $650 C . C$	Cranial capacity $- 900 - 1140 C . C$ Hence H.erectus has a larger brain.
2. Existed in Africa	2. Existed in Asia and Europe
3. No migratory records from Africa to other regions were found	3. They are thought to have migrated to Asia and Europe.
4. Not completely erect posture	4. Stood upright and had a completely upright posture
5.Simpler stone tools were used.	5. Stone tools were refined and used the same for hunting