A phylogenetic tree is a graphical means to depict the
evolutionary relationships of a group of organisms. The phylogenetic
tree below shows one reconstruction of the relationships among early
human species, as we best know them today. It is a clickable image
map. To go to a species page, click on the bar below the species
name, or you can choose from the text links below. The question
marks in red signify debated phylogenetic (ancestor/descendent)
relationships of early humans. Click on these to view a page
detailing the debate. At each page you can learn about the species
you chose. Follow further links to any of the fossil specimens shown
to learn more about specific finds. |