Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 26, Animal Evolution and Diversity - Standardized Test Prep - Page 779: 12

Answer

Hominines include humans and their extinct ancestors and other closely related species. Hominoids are the great apes, which include gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans.

Work Step by Step

Hominines include humans and their extinct ancestors and other closely related species. This lineage evolved from the hominoids. Hominines evolved characteristics such as bipedalism, opposable thumbs, and larger brains. Hominoids are the great apes, which include gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans.
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