What does Latin “homo erectus” literally mean?

first man

upright man

chosen man

tall man

The name of homo erectus indicates that it was the first human ancestor which was bipedal.

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What does Latin “homo sapiens” literally mean?

Where did neanderthals live?

Who had larger brains: homo sapiens or neanderthals?

homo sapiens

neanderthals

neanderthals didn't exist

“homo sapiens” and “neanderthals” mean the same

What does Latin “homo habilis” literally mean?