Chapter 21, Problem 16STP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

From the given skulls, the one which is of Homo sapiens with reason.

Introduction:

Homo sapiens , or humans, are very intelligent primates. Humans are terrestrial creatures and have bipedal locomotion and erect posture. They use complex language to communicate and can use heavy tools compared to other animals. Moreover, their brains are complex than other primates.

Explanation of Solution

The size of brain was bigger I Neanderthal, so their skull was extended in length like of football. While the skull of modern humans or Homo sapiens is kind of round or globular like that of soccer ball. Moreover, the skulls of modern humans have shirt base and high braincase.

So, the image (A) depicts the skull of Homo sapiens .