NEETZoologyEvolution
What was the notable feature of Homo habilis according to the paragraph?
Options
- ALarge brain capacity of 900cc
- BThe ability to walk upright
- CThe use of advanced tools
- DThe ability to eat meat
Correct answer
B. The ability to walk upright
Step-by-step solution
About 15 mya, primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing. They were hairy and walked like gorillas and chimpanzees. Ramapithecus was more man-like while Dryopithecus was more ape-like. Few fossils of man-like bones have been discovered in Ethiopia and Tanzania. These revealed hominid features leading to the belief that about 3-4 mya, man-like primates walked in eastern Africa. They were probably not taller than 4 feet but walked up right. Two mya, Australopithecines probably lived in East African g