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	'''Erectus''' is a term that can refer to several different subjects, primarily within the fields of [[anthropology]], [[paleontology]], and [[biology]]. The most notable use of the term is in reference to the extinct species ''[[Homo erectus]]'', an important ancestor of modern humans.		'''Erectus''' is a term that can refer to several different subjects, primarily within the fields of [[anthropology]], [[paleontology]], and [[biology]]. The most notable use of the term is in reference to the extinct species ''[[Homo erectus]]'', an important ancestor of modern humans.
	See [[Homo erectus]]		See [[Homo erectus]]

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	'''Erectus''' is a term that can refer to several different subjects, primarily within the fields of [[anthropology]], [[paleontology]], and [[biology]]. The most notable use of the term is in reference to the extinct species ''[[Homo erectus]]'', an important ancestor of modern humans.		'''Erectus''' is a term that can refer to several different subjects, primarily within the fields of [[anthropology]], [[paleontology]], and [[biology]]. The most notable use of the term is in reference to the extinct species ''[[Homo erectus]]'', an important ancestor of modern humans.
	See[[Homo erectus~~]]== See Also ==~~		See [[Homo erectus]]
	* [[Homo habilis]]
	* [[Homo sapiens]]		* [[Homo sapiens]]
	* [[Pleistocene]]		* [[Pleistocene]]

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	'''Erectus''' is a term that can refer to several different subjects, primarily within the fields of [[anthropology]], [[paleontology]], and [[biology]]. The most notable use of the term is in reference to the extinct species ''[[Homo erectus]]'', an important ancestor of modern humans.		'''Erectus''' is a term that can refer to several different subjects, primarily within the fields of [[anthropology]], [[paleontology]], and [[biology]]. The most notable use of the term is in reference to the extinct species ''[[Homo erectus]]'', an important ancestor of modern humans.
	~~=== Homo erectus ===~~		See[[Homo erectus]]== See Also ==
	''[[Homo erectus]]'' is an extinct species of [[hominid]] that lived throughout most of the [[Pleistocene]] geological epoch. The species is believed to have originated in [[Africa]] and then spread to [[Eurasia]]. ''Homo erectus'' is characterized by its upright posture and bipedal locomotion, which is reflected in its name, meaning "upright man" in [[Latin]].
	~~==== Discovery and Fossil Evidence ====~~
	The first fossils of ''Homo erectus'' were discovered in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Notable sites include [[Java]] in [[Indonesia]] and [[Zhoukoudian]] near [[Beijing]], [[China]]. These fossils have provided significant insights into the morphology and lifestyle of ''Homo erectus''.
	~~==== Physical Characteristics ====~~
	''Homo erectus'' had a larger brain size compared to earlier hominids, with an average cranial capacity of about 900 to 1100 cubic centimeters. They had a robust skeletal structure, with long legs and shorter arms, which suggests they were well-adapted for long-distance walking and running.
	~~==== Tools and Culture ====~~
	''Homo erectus'' is associated with the [[Acheulean]] stone tool industry, which includes hand axes and other bifacial tools. These tools represent a significant technological advancement over the earlier [[Oldowan]] tools used by ''[[~~Homo habilis]]''. There is also evidence to suggest that ''~~Homo erectus~~'' may have used fire and had some form of social structure.~~
	~~=== Other Uses of Erectus ===~~
	The term "erectus" can also be found in the names of various other species and genera in [[biology]]. For example, ''[[Erythrina variegata]]'' var. ''erecta'' is a plant species, and ''[[Pithecellobium dulce]]'' var. ''erectum'' is a variety of the [[Pithecellobium]] ~~genus.~~
	== See Also ==
	* [[Homo habilis]]		* [[Homo habilis]]
	* [[Homo sapiens]]		* [[Homo sapiens]]
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{{clear}}== Erectus ==
'''Erectus''' is a term that can refer to several different subjects, primarily within the fields of [[anthropology]], [[paleontology]], and [[biology]]. The most notable use of the term is in reference to the extinct species ''[[Homo erectus]]'', an important ancestor of modern humans.
=== Homo erectus ===
''[[Homo erectus]]'' is an extinct species of [[hominid]] that lived throughout most of the [[Pleistocene]] geological epoch. The species is believed to have originated in [[Africa]] and then spread to [[Eurasia]]. ''Homo erectus'' is characterized by its upright posture and bipedal locomotion, which is reflected in its name, meaning "upright man" in [[Latin]].
==== Discovery and Fossil Evidence ====
The first fossils of ''Homo erectus'' were discovered in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Notable sites include [[Java]] in [[Indonesia]] and [[Zhoukoudian]] near [[Beijing]], [[China]]. These fossils have provided significant insights into the morphology and lifestyle of ''Homo erectus''.
==== Physical Characteristics ====
''Homo erectus'' had a larger brain size compared to earlier hominids, with an average cranial capacity of about 900 to 1100 cubic centimeters. They had a robust skeletal structure, with long legs and shorter arms, which suggests they were well-adapted for long-distance walking and running.
==== Tools and Culture ====
''Homo erectus'' is associated with the [[Acheulean]] stone tool industry, which includes hand axes and other bifacial tools. These tools represent a significant technological advancement over the earlier [[Oldowan]] tools used by ''[[Homo habilis]]''. There is also evidence to suggest that ''Homo erectus'' may have used fire and had some form of social structure.
=== Other Uses of Erectus ===
The term "erectus" can also be found in the names of various other species and genera in [[biology]]. For example, ''[[Erythrina variegata]]'' var. ''erecta'' is a plant species, and ''[[Pithecellobium dulce]]'' var. ''erectum'' is a variety of the [[Pithecellobium]] genus.
== See Also ==
* [[Homo habilis]]
* [[Homo sapiens]]
* [[Pleistocene]]
* [[Acheulean]]
* [[Oldowan]]
* [[Zhoukoudian]]
* [[Java Man]]
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