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Explore the early stages of human evolution with the 'Human Origins - Early Hominins' quiz. Delve into discoveries like Sahelanthropus Tchadensis and Orrorin Tugenesis, examining traits that define hominins and their evolutionary...
Questions: 13 | Attempts: 129 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2024
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Sample QuestionRaymond Dart's discovery of the "Taung Child" was the first early hominin found in Africa and the first discovery of a human genus different than our own. It had a small brain but clear evidence of bipedal behavior. This is a good example of mosaic evolution. This occurred in South Africa around 1924-1925. Also known as Australopithecus Africanus, the brain is endocast, the dental development, and the foramen magnum position are key points to take note of.
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