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The Uniqueness of Homo

There are four unique characteristics that define the genus Homo.

The four unique characteristics that define the genus Homo are: an upright bipedal stance, an opposable thumb, an enlarged brain case, and the capacity for complex speech communication.

Come to Seminar prepared to discuss the following:

  • What are the unique characteristics of the genus Homo ?
  • What are the benefits and costs of being able to walk?
  • What are the benefits of opposable thumbs?
  • What are the benefits and costs of a larger brain?
  • What are the benefits of complex speech?
  • How has each of these unique characteristics contributed to the survival of Homo sapiens ?
  • What would be some disadvantages to our species if we had not developed these characteristics?
  • What are some disadvantages to us for having these characteristics?
  • Why do Homo sapiens have wisdom teeth?
  • Why do Homo sapiens get goosebumps?
  • Why do Homo sapiens have large whites of the eyes? What is the advantage?

textbook reference:

Ireland, K. (2013). Visualizing human biology (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.

400 words min. References and citations required.

 
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