Hominidae
| Definition: |
Family of the suborder HAPLORHINI (Anthropoidea). It includes Homo sapiens (modern man), the only human species still in existence. |
| Notes: |
restrict to evolutionary, anthropological & historical contexts; IM; qualif permitted; check tag HUMAN |
| Also Called: |
Homo sapiens |
| Previously Indexed: |
Anthropoidea (1981-1988),Primates (1968-1988) |
Hominidae Definitions and Terms
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