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Question
Answer the following question.
Write the characteristics of Ramapithecus, Dryopithecus, and Neanderthal man.
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Solution
Characteristics of Ramapithecus :
- It evolved around 15 mya.
- More man-like, walked more erect, teeth like modern man.
Characteristics of Dryopithecus :
- It evolved around 25 mya.
- Ape like hairy arms and legs of the same length, large brain, ate soft fruits and leaves, walked like gorillas and chimpanzees.
Characteristics of Neanderthal Man :
- It evolved around 1,00,000-40,000 year ago.
- Fossil found in east and central Asia, brain size 1400 cc used hides to protect the body, buried their dead.
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