Question

Distinguish between Homo habilis and Homo sapiens sapiens (Posture).

Answer 1

		Homo Habilis	Homo sapiens sapiens (Posture)
1.	Bipedalism	Bipedal gait; slightly more erect than Australopithecus.	Perfect bipedal locomotion.
2.	Cranial capacity	680 to 735 cm3	1450-1600 cm3
3.	Size of canine teeth	Small canines, almost like that of modern man.	Small canines; teeth closer to each other; wisdom teeth present.
4.	Forehead and brow ridges	Forehead receding with an ape-like head.	Steep forehead; reduced brow ridges; flattened face.
5.	Development of chin	Almost no chin	Prominent chin; snout disappeared.
6.	Body hair	Hair on the body is reduced.	Highly reduced body hair.
7.	Height and posture	120 to 150 cm (4·5 to 5 ft); bent kneed posture.	Upto 190 cm; fully erect.