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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.
- 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?
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Unique Characteristics Of Genus Homo
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Unique Characteristics Of Genus Homo
Homo, a genus believed to have emerged about two million years ago in the
process of evolution comprises the Homo sapiens species which includes the modern human
being and other extinct human relatives. The genus homo is defined by four unique
characteristics which include an enlarged brain case, an upright bipedal stance, the capacity for
communication by complex speech and an opposable thumb. All these characteristics give the
animals of this genus an advantage of survival over others.
Creatures under genus homo enjoy the advantages of bipedalism. Being ab...