| Homo |
A genus of hominids characterized by large brain size and dependence on culture as a means of adaptation.
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| Homo sapiens |
(ho9mow say9pee-ens)The taxonomic name for modern humans. There is debate as to whether or not this name covers certain other species, including H. erectus, ergaster, antecessor, heidelbergensis, and neanderthalensis.
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A genus of hominids characterized by large brain size and dependence on culture as a means of adaptation.
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| homogeneous system |
A system that has the same properties everywhere within the system.
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| hominoid |
A superfamily of anthropoids consisting of apes and humans. Hominoids have a shoulder structure adapted for climbing and hanging, lack a tail, are generally larger than monkeys, and have the largest brain to body size ratio among primates.
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