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Hominin
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Summary
Hominins are a group within the
Family Hominidae
that includes
Modern humans
, our
Immediate ancestors
, and other
Extinct relatives
that are more closely related to us than to chimpanzees and bonobos. The
Study of hominins
provides crucial insights into
Human Evolution
, particularly regarding the
Development of bipedalism
,
Brain Size
, and
Complex social behaviors
.
Concepts
Human Evolution
Bipedalism
Hominidae
Australopithecus
Homo Genus
Fossil Record
Paleoanthropology
Tool Use
Cognitive Evolution
Genetic Ancestry
Neanderthal Genome
Relevant Degrees
Biological Sciences 60%
Paleontology 30%
Physical Anthropology 10%
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