11A Defining Human

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Homo Sapiens

Species name for modern humans

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Taxon

Classification system where organisms are classified in to increasingly specific categories based on their characteristics and ancestry

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Primates

Order of mammals characterised by prehensile hands, opposable digits, binocular eyes with 3D colour vision, large cranium and sensitive touch receptors on fingers

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Hominids

Superfamily within the order of primates which includes great apes and lesser apes.

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Characteristics of Hominoids

  • broader rib cage and pelvis

  • Typically longer arms than legs

  • Shorter spine between ribcage and pelvis

  • Lack of tail


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Hominin

Tribe which includes the genus Homo

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Characteristics of Homonins

  • bipedalism

  • Smaller canine teeth

  • Brow ridge

  • S shaped spine

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