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from it's characteristics, like big nose and all that
this answer is incorrect they got their name from neanderthal valley
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The first fossil ever found of that exact species was found in a German valley, Neander "Thal" ( "valley" in german) 1856
Later on, the Neanderthal's taxonomic name, Homo neanderthalensis, was proposed by William King. 1864
A primeval group living in the Baltic region named the Derthals had a sect with a penchant for wearing bright colored garb. Because of their lack of conformity they were cast out from the main group and named themselves the Neon-Derthals. But, they were bad spellers.
From the Neander Valley in Germany, where the first fossils were discovered.
From the locations where their fossils were first discovered. The Neander Valley in Germany for the Neanderthals. Abri de Cro-Magnon (rock shelter of Cro-Magnon) in France for the Cro-Magnon.
The first fossils were found in Germany, in a place called Neanderthal.
"Thal" in german means "valley". So they're they guys who were found in the Neander valley.
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What caused the scientists to name these prehistoric humans Neanderthals?
The first remains identified as neanderthals were discovered in the Neander Valley in German.
What is the scientific name for neanderthals?
The scientific name for Neanderthals is Homo neanderthalensis.
What is the latin name for neanderthal?
Homo neanderthalensis is the scientific name for Neanderthals.
What is the scientific name for the first caveman?
Homo sapiens is the scientific name for the species to which the first caveman belonged.
What were the first homo sapiens knowned as?
Neanderthals
Did neanderthals have fun?
No not really, neanderthals were all about surival.
Why are neanderthals sometimes given the name homo sapiens neanderthalensis?
Neanderthals are sometimes referred to as Homo sapiens neanderthalensis because they are considered a separate species within the Homo genus. The species name "neanderthalensis" indicates their distinctiveness from anatomically modern Homo sapiens.
Are the neanderthals Jews?
No. Neanderthals existed in pre-Judaic times.
What did neanderthals use for transportations?
Neanderthals used there feet for transportation
How do neanderthals put out fire?
If neanderthals were real? With water, or dirt.
When as the neanderthals born?
The Neanderthals were born about 40,000 years ago
What is a common female Neandrathal name?
The Neanderthals could not write, so we have no way of knowing anything about their language, including what names they used. So if you are writing a story about Neanderthals, you can make up any words you like.
