Question

what is the significance of the evolution of the ability to walk upright with respect to the history of hominins

Answer 1

Answer. Bipedalism in humans is a benefitted evolutionary aspect because-

1. The forelimbs became free and earlier when bipedalism was not there as seen in the primitive apes the forelimbs and the hind limbs both were restricted to the ground. When hands became free in humans it were used to various purposes like making tools.

2. Bipedalism provided better vision, because of it food could be searched easily and humans were able to save themselves from the predators.

3. Because of bipedalism less sunlight exposure to the body occured.

4. Bipedalism was metabolically more efficient means it utilised less energy.