AboutZavier Expertise Physical and biological anthropology, paleoanthropology, osteology, human evolution, prehistoric fauna, primate evolution, primate ecology/biology as well as some expertise in zoology (specifically big cats) and paleontology (post Cretaceous to Holocene knowledge of prehistoric fauna).
I do not answer questions that do not relate to anything mentioned above (this includes questions regarding libraries, technology, and history, just to name a few that I have been receiving).
Experience Teacher Assistant at University of Toronto for first and second year Anthropology courses. Will be doing field work in France, Germany and Portugal on assessing various characteristics of Neanderthal populations.
Organizations Snow Leopard Trust
Education/Credentials Graduate student- BSc in Biological Anthropology and Health studies.
Expert: Zavier Date: 7/11/2008 Subject: Homo Roodhesiensis
Question Hello, im preparing for a final Anthropology exam, and i have a doubt about this specific species; who are the authors that agree with this position, why does it seem it isnt popular in most of the phylogenetic tree options? thank you and i hope to hear from you soon. Marian from Bs. As.
Answer Hi Mariana,
This particular species you are referring to comes from Broken Hill (Kabwe) and was originally classified as Homo rhodesiensis ("Rhodesian Man"). Historically, it was seen by some as an African Neanderthal, although this can be ruled out today. It does, however, possess certain traits of H.ergaster, in combination with a number of advanced characteristics that link it with later species.
Given its age (700-400k B.P) and its apparent association with postcranial remains (the skeleton below the skull), most of the attributes are within the range of modern humans, and for this reason it's best seen today as an early form of H.heidelbergensis in Africa.
