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Based on the fossil evidence, what physical or morphological characteristics distinguish the earliest members of the genus Homo from other early hominids (such as Australopithecus)? According to the evidence, which early hominid (hominin) form (i.e., species) was the first to use tools? Please support your answer with specific examples from the fossil evidence.

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