Question

Homo erectus is the zoological name of
A) Java ape man
B) Peking man
C) Neanderthal man
D) Both a and b.

Answer 1

Homo erectus is known to be early humans to have possessed modern human-like body proportions with relatively elongated legs and shorter arms compared to the size of the torso.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse options and find the correct answer.
Option A: Java Ape Man was one of the first specimens of Homo erectus to be discovered. It was originally given the scientific name Pithecanthropus erectus by Eugene Dubois. Later, Java ape-man was redesignated as Homo erectus. Java ape-man was characterized by a cranial capacity averaging 900 cubic cm (smaller than those of later specimens of H. erectus), a skull flat in profile with the little forehead, a crest along the top of the head for attachment of powerful jaw muscles, very thick skull bones, heavy brow ridges, and a massive jaw with no chin. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Option B: Peking Man is a group of fossil specimens of Homo erectus pekinensis, It had a skull that was flat in profile, with a small forehead, a keel along the top of the head for attachment of powerful jaw muscles, very thick skull bones, heavy brow ridges, an occipital torus, a large palate, and a large, chinless jaw. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.
Option C: The neanderthal man had a long, low skull prominent brow ridge above their eyes. Their faces were also distinctive. The central part of the face protruded forward and was dominated by a very big and wide nose. The scientific name of the neanderthal man is Homo neanderthalensis. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.
Option D: Homo erectus is the zoological name of Java ape-man. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.
Thus, option (B) Java ape-man is the correct option.
Note: It is to be noted that the stages of human evolution are as follows:
i) Dryopithecus.
ii) Ramapithecus
iii) Australopithecus
iv) Homo Erectus.
v) Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis
vii) Homo Sapiens Sapiens