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3) How is Heidelbergensis the ancestor of both
modern humans and neanderthals? As mentioned in the first question,
neanderthals look quite similar to heidelbergensis, so I understand
the connection. However, compared to Heidelbergensis, modern human
skulls look quite alien. That is to say, no brow ridge, the presence
of a chin and perhaps most striking is the round shape of the cranium
(whereas all other hominids had elongated oval shaped craniums).
modern humans and neanderthals? As mentioned in the first question,
neanderthals look quite similar to heidelbergensis, so I understand
the connection. However, compared to Heidelbergensis, modern human
skulls look quite alien. That is to say, no brow ridge, the presence
of a chin and perhaps most striking is the round shape of the cranium
(whereas all other hominids had elongated oval shaped craniums).