What's in a name? When it comes to human fossils, it's complicated
Homo bodoensis is the new name given to a human ancestor who lived half a million years ago in Africa. The species is named after a skull from Bodo D'
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Homo bodoensis is the new name given to a human ancestor who lived half a million years ago in Africa. The species is named after a skull from Bodo D'
If scientific research is to take decolonization seriously, names for species should reflect this approach and consider the political, social and emotional implications.
Palaeoanthropologists have announced the naming of a new species of human ancestor, Homo bodoensis.
A newly named ancient species that lived over half a million years ago might have been a direct ancestor of modern humans. Scientists have officially named this ancient species Homo bodoensis. While Homo sapiens currently inhabit the planet, there were several other ancient species that were previously alive, such as Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo floresiensis.... Read more »
Experts reevaluated the human fossil record from the era between 129,000 and 774,000 years ago. That yielded a new species of human ancestor.