Re: Big fat brain (Homo floresiensis)

From: Mario Petrinovich (mario.petrinovic1_at_zg.htnet.hr)
Date: 01/29/05 

Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 15:42:12 +0100

James Michael Howard:
> Mario Petrinovich:
>> Lets say that our brain became big as a response for a cold
>> climate.
>>Then everything would fit. Neandertals would need slightly larger brain,
>>and
>>Homo that never went to cold climate (Homo floresiensis) would retain
>>small brain. -- Mario
>>
> You're on the right track... look for the mechanism.

        Well, this is above my head. Can you help me? -- Mario

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