Neanderthal (Noun)
Meaning
Extinct robust human of Middle Paleolithic in Europe and western Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Neanderthal fossil found in the cave provided valuable insights into the lives of early humans.
- Studies on the Neanderthal brain revealed a high level of cognitive development.
- In 2010, scientists were able to sequence the Neanderthal genome from fossil remains.
- Excavations at the site uncovered numerous Neanderthal tools, giving clues about their hunting habits.
- Comparisons between Neanderthal and modern human DNA showed a limited but significant level of interbreeding.