The Neanderthal Should Be Classified As A subspecies of Modern Man

<Tab/> This essay is about the debate of whether the Neanderthal should be classified as a subspecies of modern man or should have a place in human evolution. Since its discovery of the Neanderthal fossil in 1856, people have been arguing whether it is a subspecies of modern man, homo sapien Neanderthals, or a distinct species, homo Neanderthals. <Tab/>Firstly, the essay talks about the DNA evidence of …

…small objects with them while performing everyday tasks. Carrying such iconography may be akin to a modern human carrying a rosary. In conclusion, there are much fossil evidence that suggest that Neanderthals are subspecies of modern man. In both anatomy and behavior, Neanderthals show many similar characteristics that define what is human, hence they bear more than a passing affinity to modern men which makes them part of the family lineage, under homo sapien Neanderthals.