Questions: Question 13 The species of modern humans is called - Homo erectus - Homo sapiens - Homo habilis - early Homo - Australopithecus

Question 13 The species of modern humans is called - Homo erectus - Homo sapiens - Homo habilis - early Homo - Australopithecus
Transcript text: Question 13 The species of modern humans is called $\qquad$ Homo erectus Homo sapiens Homo habilis early Homo Australopithecus
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The answer is the second one (or B): Homo sapiens.

Explanation for each option:

  • Homo erectus: This is an extinct species of hominid that lived throughout most of the Pleistocene geological epoch. It is not the species of modern humans.
  • Homo sapiens: This is the scientific name for modern humans. "Homo" is the genus, and "sapiens" is the species.
  • Homo habilis: This is an extinct species of hominid that lived approximately 2.1 to 1.5 million years ago. It is not the species of modern humans.
  • early Homo: This term refers to early members of the genus Homo, but it is not a specific species name.
  • Australopithecus: This is a genus of hominids that lived before the genus Homo. It is not the species of modern humans.

Summary: The species of modern humans is called Homo sapiens.

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