The appearance and body structure of the Homo erectus is very similar to present humans. The skull of the Homo erectus, however, is noticeably smaller. Brain capacity ranges from 800-1000 cc corresponding with a retreating forehead and thicker skull bones. Likewise, there are heavy protruding brow ridges and highly defined cheekbones in the face. The robust jaws allow large premolars and incisors as well as a parabolic mouth. The facial appearance exhibits a wide mouth and a flat nose, flared nostrils, and deeply inset eyes which overall constitutes a bony face. The ribcage is most identical to present humans, and likewise the posture of both is upright and bipedal. In contrast, the Homo erectus is more robust. Bones in the legs and feet are noticeably larger, and the hips are narrower which adds to greater functionality. For males, the weight is about 63 kg and height is about 178 cm. For females, weight is about 53 and height is about 160 cm. There are no vast differences between male and female. The young closely resemble the appearance of the old with exceptions in muscle mass and facial d

Mann E.,Alan. “Prehistoric People”. The World Book Encyclopedia.Ed. Dale W. Jacobs, et al. Chicago,Il: World-Book-Childcraft International Inc.

The Homo erectus is an omnivore and its dietary regimen is broad. A typical diet could include birds, rodents, insects, and small amphibians as well as fruits, nuts, roots and seeds. It was common for them to forage or hunt for food in a group. Hunting was more viable for the male Homo erectus due to its speed and strength. The use of fire to cook food minimized the demand for large teeth and heavy jawbones. Additionally, the use of stone implements like bifacial hand axes and scrapers expedited removing food from bones and plants.

F. Clark Howell(F.C.H.). “Human Evolution”. Encyclopedia Britannica.1991. University of California, Berkeley. 21 Sept.2000. http://www.britannica.com

The most unique characteristics of the Homo erectus was that it had mastered the use of fire and the use of tools.

Homo erectus existed approximately between 1.8 and 100,000 mya. They originated in East Africa, but migrated to parts of Northwest Africa, Northeastern Europe, Southern Asia, Indonesia and Austra

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