Homo habilis Skull OH 24 KNM vs Homo sapiens


MYA. The Homo habilis Skull OH 24 (KNM) was discovered by P. Nzube in 1968 in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Its discovery supported the designation of the then controversial species of Homo habilis. Sharing features of both A. africanus and , it also has marked differences. Its estimated cranial capacity of 600cc is the minimum for classification as Homo.


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