Question
Rearrange Ramapithecus, Australopithecus and Homo habilis in the order of their evolution on the Earth. Comment on their evolutionary characteristics.
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Answer
Ramapithecus $\rightarrow$ Australopithecu $\rightarrow$ Homo habilis
- Ramapithecus- hairy/walked like gorilla and chimpanzees/more man like
- Australopithecus- Hunted with stone weapons/ate fruit.
- Homo habilis- Brain capacity 650- 800 cc/probably did not eat meat.
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