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Why is Homo Habilis so important?

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homo habilis was one of the first human to ever exist

the homo habilis might be considered important because of this and other reasons.

such like. he contributed to the existence of the homo sapiens sapiens

he also helped in discovering agriculture and keeping of some animals.

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It was an important discovery because it enabled this species arm,leg,and body proportions to be determined . These proportions reveled that this HOMO HABILIS was more ape-like than previously believed. Like apes, thus individual had relatively long arms and short legs.

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I hope this helps :)

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