Which of the following classifications of Neanderthals are you most comfortable with, and why? Explain your reasoning, and provide evidence to support your argument.
Physical anthropologists must take several factors into account when defining paleospecies, such as morphological variations of skeletal remains, behavioral characteristics, geographical distribution, ecological niches, technological innovations, and timelines. Your textbook classifies Neanderthals as Homo sapiens. However, due to the complex nature of this process, the proper scientific classification of Neanderthals is still being debated. After […]