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The taxonomic term '''hominid''' is used by modern biologists to refer to humans, as well as the "great apes," including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and their ancestors up to several millions of years ago. | The taxonomic term '''hominid''' is used by modern biologists to refer to humans, as well as the "great apes," including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and their ancestors up to several millions of years ago. | ||
| − | It is also colloquially used to refer to species ancestral to modern humans, including Australopithecus, Paranthropus, Ardipithecus, and Homo | + | It is also colloquially used to refer to species ancestral to modern humans, including Australopithecus, Paranthropus, Ardipithecus, and Homo although the correct term for this group is '''hominina'''. |
[[Category:Hominid]] | [[Category:Hominid]] | ||
[[Category:Evolution]] | [[Category:Evolution]] | ||
[[Category:Biology]] | [[Category:Biology]] | ||
Revision as of 19:51, May 12, 2007
The taxonomic term hominid is used by modern biologists to refer to humans, as well as the "great apes," including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and their ancestors up to several millions of years ago.
It is also colloquially used to refer to species ancestral to modern humans, including Australopithecus, Paranthropus, Ardipithecus, and Homo although the correct term for this group is hominina.