Difference between revisions of "Hominid"
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| − | The term '''hominid''' used to refer to a prehistoric cave man, as well as a modern human. Now it refers to anyone in the family of great apes, including orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, humans, and their ancestors several millions of years ago. | + | The term '''hominid''' used to refer to a prehistoric [[cave man]], as well as a modern human. Now it refers to anyone in the family of great apes, including orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, humans, and their ancestors several millions of years ago. |
Revision as of 17:13, May 12, 2007
The term hominid used to refer to a prehistoric cave man, as well as a modern human. Now it refers to anyone in the family of great apes, including orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, humans, and their ancestors several millions of years ago.