The scientific name of modern man is _______. (Homo erectus/homo sapiens)

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Solution

Homo erectus evolved around 1.5 million years ago.
The first man is called homo habilis, commonly known as homonid.
After them, homo Erectus came the Neanderthal man came.
Neanderthal man evolved around 1 million years ago.
Modern man homo sapiens evolved between 75000 – 10000years.
Final Answer: The scientific name of modern man is homo sapiens.

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