मानव विकासक्रमका ७ चरणहरू
| चरण | प्रजातिको नाम | मुख्य विशेषताहरू |
| १ | ड्रायोपिथेकस (Dryopithecus) | The common ancestor of both humans and apes. They lived in trees and were more ape-like in appearance. |
| २ | रामापिथेकस (Ramapithecus) | Considered the first step toward the hominid line. They began spending more time on the ground and had smaller canines. |
| ३ | अस्ट्रालोपिथेकस (Australopithecus) | Known as the "Southern Ape" (e.g., the famous 'Lucy'). They were the first to regularly walk on two legs (bipedalism). |
| ४ | होमो ह्याबिलिस (Homo habilis) | Known as the "Handy Man." They were the first to create and use primitive stone tools. |
| ५ | होमो इरेक्टस (Homo erectus) | Known as the "Upright Man." They discovered the use of fire, were hunters, and were the first to migrate out of Africa. |
| ६ | निएन्डरथल (Neanderthal) | Known as Neanderthals. They had larger brains, lived in caves, wore animal skins, and were the first to bury their dead. |
| ७ | होमो सेपियन्स (Homo Sapiens) | Modern Humans. Characterized by high intelligence, the development of language, art, agriculture, and complex societies. |
