Sentences with phrase «modern body proportions»

Though the fossils» small stature and brains might fit best with H. habilis, their relatively long legs and modern body proportions place them in H. erectus, says David Lordkipanidze, general director of the Georgian National Museum and head of the Dmanisi team.

The new glimpse of the footpaths of animals and humans complement earlier studies that reveal the anatomy and behavior of H. erectus, suggesting that as it evolved modern body proportions, it also increased its home range and began competing with carnivores for carcasses on the savanna, says Harris.

Not exact matches

We can guess that this coat was lost by the time of Homo erectus, as its skeleton's proportions show that it was adapting to heat stress like modern humans do, and part of our adaptation involves an enhanced sweat gland cooling system which would not function well with a full coat of body hair.

«The body proportions of modern humans are wildly different from those of early hominids, and that confounds the whole thing,» says University of Utah evolutionary biologist Dennis Bramble.

Considering the size of its combs (longer than 12 centimeters, or almost 5 inches) and the overall body proportions of its predatory kin, the shrimplike creature Tamisiocaris borealis (as shown in this artist's reconstruction) may have grown to reach lengths of 61 centimeters (2 feet)-- not large by modern standards but huge for that era.

As hominid body size increased, it took on near - modern proportions of around 5 or 6 feet tall, and the legs grew longer relative to the arms, indicating more efficient walking and perhaps running.

The use of the modern human reference samples for stature estimates are inappropriate because they assume body proportions akin to modern humans, which are not possessed by australopithecines.

In his senior years, Reeves was one of the most vocal critics of the rampant steroid use in modern bodybuilding, criticizing modern bodybuilders for exchanging physical beauty for sheer size, which is the exact opposite of the goals of bodybuilding to create a well - proportioned, aesthetically pleasing body.

On the market since spring 2014, the new MINI makes an instant impression — with its classic proportions, the typical three - way structure of its body, all - round greenhouse and roof, and a modern interpretation of hallmark brand design features.

Consequently, what Mitsubishi calls the «Re-Model A» looks a bit funky, with body proportions stretched and altered to fit the modern chassis.

This is a modern, relevant and compelling vehicle with its well - proportioned compact body and purposeful stance.

Renault says it went with a «three - box body style,» with a back - to - the - basics approach for a handsome, one - third / two - thirds ratio and proportions that give the kind of balance you'd expect for a modern sedan.

Designers went back to the fundamentals of proportion and stance when re-engineering the Accord for its 10th generation, lending its stance a sporty, athletic appearance that exemplifies classic Honda design principles like low, wide bodies, expansive visibility and aggressive seating positions, translating them into a thoroughly modern take on the much - loved Accord concept.