Multiple choice

In Homo habilis, habilis refers to

  1. wandering species

  2. ancient man

  3. modern man

  4. tool maker
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The word habilis is based on a Latin word meaning ‘handy’ or ‘skilful’. This species known as ‘handy man’ because stone tools were found near its fossil remains and it is assumed this species had developed the ability to modify stone into tools.

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