Hominoidea (Noun)
Meaning
Anthropoid apes and human beings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Hominoidea superfamily comprises gorillas, chimpanzees, and human beings, among others.
- Humans and other members of the Hominoidea superfamily are characterized by a high level of intelligence.
- Fossil records show that the Hominoidea lineage dates back millions of years.
- Gorillas, chimpanzees, and other members of the Hominoidea superfamily share many physical characteristics with human beings.
- Scientists study the Hominoidea superfamily to better understand human evolution and the behavior of our closest living relatives.