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What are two derived traits (morphological, behavioral, etc) that are unique to our species (H. sapiens)?

What are two derived traits (morphological, behavioral, etc) that are unique to our species (H. sapiens)?

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Mophological features unique to Homo sapiens

Skull

  • Skull with short base and broadest at the top.
  • Larger brains
  • Small face with projecting nose bones
  • brow ridge is limited
  • Tall forehead
  • Orbits are square

Jaws and teeth

  • No space between last molar and jawbone
  • Jaw is short
  • protruding chin
  • Teeth smaller

Limbs and pelvis

  • Thinner limb bones
  • legs are relatively longer when compared with arms
  • Finger and toe bones straight
  • Pelvis narrower from side to side and bowl shape from front to back

Behavioral features unique to Homo sapiens

  • Advanced culture and technology
  • Initially used tools made of stones then advanced to more sophisticated ones
  • Learned control of fire
  • started clothing and personal adornment
  • Various forms of art( painting, music )
  • Settlement
  • Burial of deceased
  • Morality
  • Emotions
  • personality
  • mind reading
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