Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780133909029
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Textbook Question
Chapter 19, Problem 6TYK
Which of the following correctly lists possible ancestors of humans from the oldest to the most recent?
a. Homo erectus, Australopithecus, Homo habilis
b. Australopithecus, Homo habilis, Homo erectus
c. Australopithecus, Homo erectus, Homo habilis
d. Homo ergaster, Homo erectus, Homo neanderthalensis
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
According to "Homo erectus – The First Humans”, what are the different hypotheses that might explain the stature of Homo floresiensis?
A.Island Dwarfism
B.They might be descended from Homo habilis or an Australopithecine
C.All the individuals had a genetic mutation
D.Both A and B
Which of the following is not considered a species of modern humans?a. Homo heidelbergensisb. Homo erectusc. Homo neanderthalensis
Which of the following early hominins exhibits the most morphological similarities with the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees?
a. Orrorin tugenensis
b. Sahelanthropus tchadensis
c. Australopithecus anamensis
d. Ardipithecus ramidus
Chapter 19 Solutions
Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
Ch. 19 - Connecting the Concepts 1. In the primate...Ch. 19 - Prob. 2CCCh. 19 - A lamprey, a shark, a lizard, and a rabbit share...Ch. 19 - Why were the Tiktaalik fossils an exciting...Ch. 19 - Fossils suggest that the first major trait...Ch. 19 - Which of the following correctly lists possible...Ch. 19 - Which of these is not a member of the anthropoids?...Ch. 19 - Studies of DNA support which of the following? a....Ch. 19 - The earliest members of the genus Homo a. had a...Ch. 19 - Compare the adaptations of amphibians and reptiles...
Ch. 19 - Birds and mammals are both endothermic, and both...Ch. 19 - What adaptations inherited from our primate...Ch. 19 - Summarize the hypotheses that explain variation in...Ch. 19 - A good scientific hypothesis is based on existing...Ch. 19 - Explain some of the reasons why the human species...Ch. 19 - Anthropologists are interested in locating areas...Ch. 19 - SCIENTIFIC THINKING By measuring the fossil...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which of the following is part of a clade believed to have died out, leaving no descendants? a. Paranthropus robustus b. Australopithecus africanus c. Homo erectus d. Homo sapiens sapiensarrow_forwardFossils of a dwarf species of human, Homo floresiensis, has been discovered on the Indonesian island of Flores. There has been debate as to who are the immediate ancestors. New fossils have just been discovered and dated at 700,000 years ago. This strongly suggests that their immediate ancestors are A. Homo habilis B. Homo neanderthalensis C. Ardipithecus D. Homo sapiens E. Homo erectusarrow_forwardAccording to the fossil record, which of these species is the earliest of the Homo genus? a. H. sapiens d. H. heidelbergensis b. H. erectus e. H. ergaster c. H. habilisarrow_forward
- According to " Denisovans: Decoding the Secrets of Our Mysterious Ancient Cousins”, what two species did early Homo sapiens live with during the end of the Pleistocene? A.Neanderthals and Denisovans B.Neanderthals and Australopithecines C.Neanderthals and Ardipithecus ramidus D.Sahelanthropus tchadensis and Denisovansarrow_forwardWhich of these species is most likely to share the greatest percentage of DNA with your human professor? a. Australopithecus afarensis b. Homo erectus c. Australopithecus sediba d. Ardipithecus ramidusarrow_forwardAccording to " Denisovans: Decoding the Secrets of Our Mysterious Ancient Cousins”, what two species did early Homo sapiens live with during the end of the Pleistocene? A.Neanderthals and Australopithecines B.Neanderthals and Ardipithecus ramidus C.Sahelanthropus tchadensis and Denisovans D.Neanderthals and Denisovansarrow_forward
- Based on height calculations of Homo erectus fossils, biological anthropologists estimate that their average height was A. Similar to that of Australopithecines. B. Short, with most being approximately three feet. C. More than 70% taller than Homo habilis. D. Tall, within the range of modern humans.arrow_forwardWhy are the Dmanisi Homo erectus fossils significant? A. They demonstrate that H. erectus independently evolved in Western Asia and Africa. B. They show that H. erectus evolved in Western Asia and then migrated to Africa. C. They demonstrate that H. erectus migrated to Western Asia shortly after evolving in Africa. D. They show that H. erectus migrated from Europe into Western Asia.arrow_forwardIn your Introduction to Biological Anthropology class, your instructor asks you to examine a fossil skull and determine which species it is. You note there is a sagittal keel at the top of the skull. Based on this information alone, to which species does the skull belong? A. Australopithecus boisei B. Homo habilis C. Australopithecus garhi D. Homo erectusarrow_forward
- What does ancient DNA reveal about historic episodes of interaction between H. sapiens and Neanderthals? A. Neanderthals and H. sapiens reproduced more than once. B. Viruses introduced by H. sapiens contributed to the extinction to Neanderthals. C. Reproduction between H. sapiens and Neanderthals never occurred. D. Neanderthals and H. sapiens migrated out of Africa together.arrow_forwardAccording to "Homo erectus – The First Humans”, what are key features that are shared among the Homo erectus species? A.Larger bodies B.Smaller brains C.Smaller teeth and jaws D.Both A and Carrow_forwardAccording to "The Complex Evolution of Homo sapiens", where were the earliest fossils that are potentially Homo sapiens found? How old are they? A.Morocco - 3 million years old B.Kenya - 300,000 years old C.Morocco - 300,000 years old D.Tibet - 300,000 years old A.Ivory rings B.Jewelry from stone and marble C.Needles made from bone D.Both A and B E.A, B and Carrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSONBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
- Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyLaboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education
The Evolution of Populations: Natural Selection, Genetic Drift, and Gene Flow; Author: Professor Dave Explains;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRWXEMlI0_U;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
The Evolution of Humans | Evolution | Biology | FuseSchool; Author: FuseSchool - Global Education;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf_dDp7drFg;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY