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Stages in female human evolution
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Stages in female human evolution
Human evolution. Artwork of female apes and humans showing some of the stages in human evolution. At left, Proconsul sp. (23-17 million years ago) is depicted hypothetically as an African ape with both primitive and advanced features. To its right is Australopithecus afarensis (>4-2.5 Myr BP), which walked upright on two legs. Homo habilis (2- 1.6 Myr BP) was truly human (" Homo" ), resembling A. afarensis but also using stone tools. About 1.8 Myr BP, H. erectus appeared in Africa, using fire and wooden tools. H. erectus is thought to have migrated from Africa into Eurasia. H. neanderthalensis (150, 000 years BP) was closely related to modern humans, H. sapiens (right)
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Anthropology Australopithecus Evolution Evolutionary Biology Fossil Man Hominid Hominids Homo Erectus Homo Neanderthalensis Homo Sapiens Human Evolution Palaeoanthropology Paleoanthropology Stages Theory Of Evolution Palaeontology Proconsul
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This print showcases the stages in female human evolution, offering a glimpse into our ancient past. The artwork depicts various species of apes and humans, illustrating the gradual progression of our ancestors over millions of years. On the left side of the image, we see Proconsul sp. , an African ape from 23-17 million years ago. This hypothetical depiction combines both primitive and advanced features, representing an early stage in human evolution. Moving to the right, Australopithecus afarensis (>4-2.5 Myr BP) emerges as a significant figure that walked upright on two legs. The next stage introduces Homo habilis (2-1.6 Myr BP), considered truly human-like and resembling A. afarensis but also utilizing stone tools for survival. Around 1.8 million years ago, H. erectus appears in Africa with advancements such as fire usage and wooden tools; this species is believed to have migrated from Africa into Eurasia. Closely related to modern humans is H. neanderthalensis (150,000 years BP), depicted towards the center-right of the artwork. Finally, on the far right stands H. sapiens - us! These evolutionary steps highlight our journey from ape-like creatures to intelligent beings capable of creating art like this very print. This mesmerizing piece not only serves as a visual representation of our ancestral lineage but also emphasizes how far we've come in terms of biological development and cultural achievements throughout history.
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