Homo erectus shows the following characteristic(s): a. Heavy brow ridges and a five-sided cranial profile b. Cranial capacity of about 500 to 700 cm3 c. Bony crest on the skull called a “sagittal crest” d. Retention of heavy jawbones and molars like early Homo
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- Homo erectus is known for having heavy brow ridges and a distinctive cranial shape, often described as a five-sided cranial profile. - The cranial capacity of Homo erectus typically ranges from about 600 to 1100 cm³, which is larger than 500 to 700 cm³. - Show more…
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