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How do the facial features of the modern apes differ from modern man?


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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 manFacial features of modern apes
The human face had a distinct shape and bordersApes did not have a distinct facial shape.
The human head had a larger cranial size and capacityThe head of apes had a smaller cranial size and capacity
The forehead was flat and smallerThe forehead was convex and larger
Humans developed prominent noseApes had a flat nose
The chin was smaller but prominent in humansProtruding lower jaw with non-prominent chin
Humans developed slightly curved eyebrows with less prominent ridgesApes had heavy and prominent eyebrow ridges.


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