Modern human classification and Unique features

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Modern human classification in Animal kingdom


Kingdom               : Animal 

Phylum                 : chordate

Sub-Phylum         : Vertebrate 

Class                    : mammalia

Sub-Class            : Eutheria 

Order                   : Primate

Sub-order            : Anthropoid

Intra-order           : Catarrhines 

Super Family      : Homenoids

Family                : Homonids

Genus                 : Homo

Species               : Sapiens

Scientific name : Homo Sapiens


Unique features of modern human beings :

  1. Fully erect gate posture
  2. bipedal locomotion
  3. highly developed brain than other animals by comparing the ratio of the body
  4. incredible coordination between hand to eye 
  5. strong grip on the hand
  6. use of language to communicate
  7. stereoscopic binocular vision with eye
  8. strong sexual power
  9. long dependency period to child development
  10. social creature
  11. grown up and depend on the cultural environment
  12. diurnal and Terrestrial
  13. use of fire and control over on it
  14. master at work division
  15. innovation of tools/use and ability to exploit nature to live
  16. carnivorous suitable teeth with 2:1:2:3 formation
  17. absence of siemen gap in between the teeth
  18. raised and wide forehead to be suitable for a 1350 cc brain
  19. Dense and long hair on the apex and few hairs on the body
  20. rectangular space for eyes
  21. raised nostril bone with downward two holes 
  22. round and flat face, absence of snout. 
  23. foramen magnum located in the central downward of the head
  24. the backbone is divided into four sectors 
  25. cylindrical thorax flexible to expansion
  26. developed and strong pelvic bone
  27. feet are longer than hands
  28. strait and strong femur 
  29. developed and strong calcaneus 
  30. absence of sharp nails 

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