Human Flashcards
1
Q
What sub-family do humans and African apes belong to?
A
Homininae , referred as hominids
2
Q
What other groups can Homininae divide into?
A
- African apes (gorilini) - gorillas, chimpanzees.
- Tribe Hominini ( living humans and ancestors)
3
Q
Why is important to find evidence for common ancestor?
A
Be able to trace the evolution of humans from this ancestor
4
Q
What are the two super families that primates divide into?
A
- Prosimians (before apes)
- anthropoids or Hominoids,have large brains, compared to body size, monkeys, apes, humans belong to this family
