Are neanderthals considered part of the homo sapiens species?

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Are neanderthals considered part of the homo sapiens species?

Answer 1

The species Homo sapiens had two sub-species:  Home sapiens neandertalis (the Neanderthals) and Homo sapiens sapiens (modern humans).  Of the two sub-species, only Homo sapiens sapiens (modern humans) survive.  So, yes:  neanderthals are part of the homo sapiens species.

Answer 2

I have to agree with Chris: there just isn't enough proof, none really, that Neanderthal was a part of the homo species. As far as genes are concerned, they've never been able to get any genetic DNA samples from Neanderthal. Some day, one day, some young anthropologist is going to stumble onto a cave and what he/she finds is going to make history throughout the world.

   There are theories that abound, with Neanderthal being mixed with Homo species and, the Neanderthal being killed off be Homo, etc, it goes on and on.

Answer 3

I am not sure, but there are many of them in the NBA.

Answer 4

no. H. neandertalesis is an offshoot descended from H robusta who took off west and north and migrated up through the sahara which at that time was fertile and watered. Entered Europe about 100000yrs ago and was eventually wiped out by H sapiens coming westwards from fertile crescent area about 40000 yrs ago.

Answer 5

Mitochondrial DNA suggests they did not contribute to the gene pool encompassing Homo sapiens. However, the study was based on a small sample of Homo neanderthalensis skeletons that were compared to an even smaller sample of Cro-Magnon remains (more research needs to be done). One thing to note, they are grouped in the genus Homo. I read an article recently, which talked about a nuclear DNA extraction from Neanderthal remains. The DNA still wasn’t processed so when the results are produced/published we will know for certain.

Lightningelemental:

Are you sure you have a BA in anthropology? It must be in cultural anthropology (BS would indicate physical anthropology), because you have no clue what you are talking about. You didn't even get the Genus or the species name right! Time to brush up on your paleoanthropology and hominid evolution.

Answer 6

Depends on who you talk to.  there have been a lot of questions on this lately.  Search this site using both Neanderthal and Neandertal and you will find a lot of information (334 questions)