This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ecology & Evolution has 18 clues. Answers range from 3 to 25 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
First animal to be domesticated
Theory that suggests that modern humans evolved from African populations, which left Africa ~200,000 y/o. Replacing regional populations of H. Erectus
Tools that were first discovered and used by H. Habilis
Tear drop shaped tools used by H.Erectus
More sophisticated, finely worked scrapers, spear tips, and axe heads. Edges re-shaped and attached to other materials. Required skill to make and techniques taught and learned
More complex tools made of various materials such as antlers, wood and bones
Creating a relationship between man and animal which benefitted both
As a result of the increase of cranium space, we were able to develop complex thinking such as...
Kills bacteria, parasites, plant toxins, and makes digestion easier
Tribe(below subfamily) that included humans and bipedal fossils like Australopithecus and paranthropus. also called hominid
Family that includes apes and humans
First Hominid to have the ability to control and manipulate fire
The Multiregional theory suggests that H. Sapiens evolved directly from this Hominid, where as Out of Africa theory does not
Hominids survived selection pressures and used/uses upper paleolithic tools
Jack of all trades
The transitional species between H. Habilis and H.Erectus
Lucy
Theory that suggests populations evolved rather isolated, with some interbreeding, evolving in parallel to each other.