Writing Assignment 4 - Which continents did the Miocene hominoids populate? Which of these species PDF

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Which continents did the Miocene hominoids populate? Which of these species most likely represents the last common ancestor of all living great apes? From what region of the world was it found in?

As we move to more recent time periods, hominins manifest multiple anatomical/skeletal cha...

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ANTH: 1301 The Miocene primates consisted of monkeys and apes. Coming from about 23 to 5.3 million years ago, they are considered the first humanlike creatures. Different families of Miocene, along with different ages of the epoch, are known to span across Africa, Europe Asia, and parts of North America. The Miocene species that most likely represents the last common ancestor of all living great apes is the Griphopithecus, as they were the first true ape and are believed to be the first to lead into the later apes of Europe and Asia. They were found in both Eastern and Western Europe (Jurmain, Kilgore, Trevethan, Ciochon, Bartelink 2018). An anatomical adaptation for bipedality seen in these primates are carrying weapons and tools. This is not possible in in quadrupedal condition as they could not carry tools in hand as they were walking. Another anatomical adaptation for bipedality, not possible in the quadrupedal condition, is the ability to feed off of bushes and trees. With their bipedalism, they have a further reach allowing them access to the foods growing higher above....