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== Problems == | == Problems == | ||
There are several problems with the assignment of ''Homo erectus'' as an evolutionary [[transitional form]] to ''Homo sapiens'' and Neanderthals. These include the absence of morphological distinction when compared to the full range of characteristics in modern humans, and overlapping timeframes of ''H. erectus'' | There are several problems with the assignment of ''Homo erectus'' as an evolutionary [[transitional form]] to ''Homo sapiens'' and Neanderthals. These include the absence of morphological distinction when compared to the full range of characteristics in modern humans, and overlapping timeframes of ''H. erectus'' with anatomically modern humans. | ||
=== Morphological similarities === | === Morphological similarities === |