Hominidae (Noun)
Meaning
Modern man and extinct immediate ancestors of man.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Hominidae family includes modern man and extinct immediate ancestors of man such as Neanderthals and early Homo species.
- Studies of Hominidae fossils have provided valuable insights into human evolution and the development of modern human societies.
- The discovery of new Hominidae species in Africa has shed light on the complex and diverse history of human evolution.
- Researchers have used DNA analysis to study the relationships between different Hominidae species and reconstruct the human family tree.
- The Hominidae family is thought to have originated in Africa around 6-8 million years ago, with early species such as Sahelanthropus and Orrorin.