Question
What is meant by Australopithecus? Why are the earliest human called so?

Answer

The word Australopithecus is derived from Latin word 'austral' means southern and a Greek word 'pithekos' which means 'apes'. Hence, the word means southern apes (Southern Monkey). The earliest human is called so because he resembles them.

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