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Homo erectus is the scientific name of _____.


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Homo erectus:

  1. Java ape-man was one of the first specimens of Homo erectus to be discovered.
  2. It was originally given the scientific name Pithecanthropus erectus by Eugene Dubois.
  3. Java man was advanced and have a larger cranial capacity.

Final answer: Homo erectus is the scientific name of Java Man.


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