How do the facial features of the modern apes differ from modern man?
Modern man:
Homo sapiens (Modern man) are highly civilized with a denser population. They also have good communication skills. They are also well versed in art and trade. Their body parts have distinct shapes with beautiful facial features.
Modern apes:
Modern apes include gibbons, gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees. They do not have many signified facial features. They are non-civilized with fewer communication skills as compared to humans.
Differences:
Facial features of modern man | Facial features of modern apes |
The human face had a distinct shape and borders | Apes did not have a distinct facial shape. |
The human head had a larger cranial size and capacity | The head of apes had a smaller cranial size and capacity |
The forehead was flat and smaller | The forehead was convex and larger |
Humans developed prominent nose | Apes had a flat nose |
The chin was smaller but prominent in humans | Protruding lower jaw with non-prominent chin |
Humans developed slightly curved eyebrows with less prominent ridges | Apes had heavy and prominent eyebrow ridges. |