7. Which two anatomical features distinguish h. erectus from modern humans?
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History 8 Video Notes Becoming Human
The brain size and brow ridges are two main anatomical features that distinguish homo Erectus from modern humans. The brain size is more commonly known as the major difference between these two species. The homo Erectus brain is shorter, creating a small forehead, but it is longer making their heads stick out in the back.
Sources- http://www.becominghuman.org - video
http://www.livescience.com/41048-facts-about-homo-erectus.html - outside source
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