Neutral theory of molecular evolution

Developed by Motoo Kimura, who argued that most of the evolution of DNA sequences occurs by chance (genetic drift) rather than by natural selection. 

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Dryopithecus is considered as the common ancestor of the apes and man. 

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Dryopithecus -Australopithecus afarensis- Homo habilis - Homo erectus - Homo heidelbergensis-Neanderthal and Homo sapiens  

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Homo habilis– First tool maker  

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Homo habilis– lived in caves 

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Homo erectus– Invent fire

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Homo sapiens fossilis had a mean cranial capacity of about 1650 cc.