January 2008 PMID 14666536

Natural history of Homo erectus.

Susan C Antón

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24
Peak: 6 in Apr 2019
across 4 sources since Apr 2018

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight the publication’s detailed examination of Homo erectus’s regional forms, using technical terms like 'supraorbital torus' and referencing specific fossils and studies, indicating deep engagement and acknowledgment of its impact on understanding human evolution.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts accept the points made in the publication, with some referencing specific data and interpretations presented by Antón (2003).

InterestHigh interest

The discussions reflect a strong curiosity about the complexities of Homo erectus, indicating high engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts cite detailed aspects such as cortical thickness, regional variations, and morphological features, demonstrating meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse suggests that the publication influences scholarly perspectives, with references to the evolutionary significance and regional diversity of Homo erectus.

Abstract in brief

  • The current understanding of Homo erectus has evolved from earlier views, recognizing it as a single, widely dispersed species that is ancestral to later Homo species, with recent research highlighting its varied regional forms and complex evolutionary history.
  • Homo erectus is characterized by increased body size originating in Africa around the end of the Pliocene, followed by rapid dispersal into Asia, where regional differences and intermittent isolation led to diverse morphological adaptations.
  • The author advocates viewing these regional forms not as separate species, but as geographically distinct populations (allotaxa), emphasizing their adaptations and biogeographic history, though some questions about size and shape diversity, especially in early African and Georgian fossils, remain open.

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Roberto Sáez
@robertosaezm · X

Superior view of supraorbital torus in (casts) (A) Ngandong 5, (B) Sangiran 17, (C) Zhoukoudian XI, and (D) original OH 9. From Susan Antón (2003) Natural History of Homo erectus https://t.co/WS0GzdvNSA

Apr 1, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 12,467 followers View post →
John Hawks
@johnhawks · X

@ashleyshammond Complicated question -- best citation on provenience is Huffman et al 2010, Susan Antón includes this in her "Natural History of Homo erectus" with stature/mass estimates and discusses cortical thickness. No cross-sectional data that I've found but I may be missing something.

May 27, 2021 · 1 like · 28,390 followers View post →
Theory of the Dog
@TheoryoftheDog · X

Natural history of Homo erectus - Antón - 2003 - American Journal of Physical Anthropology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/IShYDnxSeC

Jul 10, 2025 · 1 like · 642 followers View post →
No Homo.- Sapiens
@sapiens_no · X

Antón, S. (2003). Natural history of Homo erectus. American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 122(S37), pp.126-170. Harari, Yuval N. (2015). Sapiens: a brief history of humankind. New York: Harper

Jul 20, 2019 · 1 like · 3 followers View post →
PaleoAnthropology+
@Qafzeh · X

RT @robertosaezm: Superior view of supraorbital torus in (casts) (A) Ngandong 5, (B) Sangiran 17, (C) Zhoukoudian XI, and (D) original OH 9…

Apr 1, 2019 · 4 shares · 50,413 followers View post →
Jean-Paul Demoule
@JPDemoule · X

RT @robertosaezm: Superior view of supraorbital torus in (casts) (A) Ngandong 5, (B) Sangiran 17, (C) Zhoukoudian XI, and (D) original OH 9…

Apr 1, 2019 · 4 shares · 9,583 followers View post →

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Theory of the Dog
@TheoryoftheDog · X

Natural history of Homo erectus - Antón - 2003 - American Journal of Physical Anthropology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/IShYDnxSeC

Jul 10, 2025 · 1 like · 642 followers View post →
Mohammed Alaa
@Apriem0 · X

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Mar 1, 2025 · 6 followers View post →
John Hawks
@johnhawks · X

@ashleyshammond Complicated question -- best citation on provenience is Huffman et al 2010, Susan Antón includes this in her "Natural History of Homo erectus" with stature/mass estimates and discusses cortical thickness. No cross-sectional data that I've found but I may be missing something.

May 27, 2021 · 1 like · 28,390 followers View post →
No Homo.- Sapiens
@sapiens_no · X

Antón, S. (2003). Natural history of Homo erectus. American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 122(S37), pp.126-170. Harari, Yuval N. (2015). Sapiens: a brief history of humankind. New York: Harper

Jul 20, 2019 · 1 like · 3 followers View post →
Enrique Hrnandz
@kikinjuneb · X

RT @robertosaezm: Superior view of supraorbital torus in (casts) (A) Ngandong 5, (B) Sangiran 17, (C) Zhoukoudian XI, and (D) original OH 9…

Apr 2, 2019 · 4 shares · 50 followers View post →
Jean-Paul Demoule
@JPDemoule · X

RT @robertosaezm: Superior view of supraorbital torus in (casts) (A) Ngandong 5, (B) Sangiran 17, (C) Zhoukoudian XI, and (D) original OH 9…

Apr 1, 2019 · 4 shares · 9,583 followers View post →
FrecklesXX20
@FrecklesXX20 · X

RT @robertosaezm: Superior view of supraorbital torus in (casts) (A) Ngandong 5, (B) Sangiran 17, (C) Zhoukoudian XI, and (D) original OH 9…

Apr 1, 2019 · 4 shares · 6,495 followers View post →
Lisette
@LisetteVogel · X

RT @robertosaezm: Superior view of supraorbital torus in (casts) (A) Ngandong 5, (B) Sangiran 17, (C) Zhoukoudian XI, and (D) original OH 9…

Apr 1, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,589 followers View post →
PaleoAnthropology+
@Qafzeh · X

RT @robertosaezm: Superior view of supraorbital torus in (casts) (A) Ngandong 5, (B) Sangiran 17, (C) Zhoukoudian XI, and (D) original OH 9…

Apr 1, 2019 · 4 shares · 50,413 followers View post →
Roberto Sáez
@robertosaezm · X

Superior view of supraorbital torus in (casts) (A) Ngandong 5, (B) Sangiran 17, (C) Zhoukoudian XI, and (D) original OH 9. From Susan Antón (2003) Natural History of Homo erectus https://t.co/WS0GzdvNSA

Apr 1, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 12,467 followers View post →