Question

Which of the following statements about Homo erectus is FALSE?

Select one:
a. H. erectus was the first hominin to have a projecting nose with downward-pointing nostrils
b. Some researchers believe that the H. erectus populations in East Asia and Africa should be classified as different species: H. erectus and H. ergaster
c. H. erectus had larger brow ridges than earlier hominins
d. From studies of its dental characteristics, H. erectus is thought to have been vegetarian

Answer 1

Answer:

The false statement is option d.

Explanation:

The Homo erectus had exhibited some ape-like features, such as large teeth and heavy jaw. They used fire, and hunted and consumed cooked meat. On examining one came to know that the wear on the species teeth suggested a varied diet, which also comprised consumption of meat. It has been found that the female skeleton of H.erectus had shown some signs of hypervitaminosis, and the condition is most likely caused by the consumption of carnivore livers.