Question

Mention any three characteristics of the hominid identified in (i).

Answer 1

• ​Homo habilis represented the first man-like ancestor.​

• They were about 4.5-5 feet in height.​

• They had a cranial capacity ranging from 680-735 cc. ​

• They showed bipedal locomotion (slightly more erect than Australopithecus).​

• They possessed a large head and a less protruding face. ​

• Their body was covered with hair and the dentition showed small canines similar to modern man.