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| + | Homo Habilis, literally meaning 'handy man', was a species that evolved from the Australopithecus. This species was physically no taller than four feet and no heavier that 110 pounds, however contained brains of 800 cc that were 50 percent larger than those of the australopithecines. Based on their smaller though still strong jaws, Homo Habilis had a broad diet including tougher foods such as woody plants and animal tissues though not hard foods. They are often associated with meat and marrow eating through evidence of large animal slaughter. Homo Habilis were the first species able to utilize tools for their benefit, and learned to make stone tools through chipping. | ||
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Return to History 8 Human Origins Concepts
Homo Habilis, literally meaning 'handy man', was a species that evolved from the Australopithecus. This species was physically no taller than four feet and no heavier that 110 pounds, however contained brains of 800 cc that were 50 percent larger than those of the australopithecines. Based on their smaller though still strong jaws, Homo Habilis had a broad diet including tougher foods such as woody plants and animal tissues though not hard foods. They are often associated with meat and marrow eating through evidence of large animal slaughter. Homo Habilis were the first species able to utilize tools for their benefit, and learned to make stone tools through chipping.
Resources:
- Origins 26, 27
