Need help thanks will be appreciated- Homonins (1 Viewer)

[kenshinx77]

Is Hominoidea, or A.K.A hominoid, the same as Homonin?

if not then you tell me the definition of both and differences... thoroughly

sorry for being a pain

 

[marcquelle]

actually iwas wondering the same thing, cause no textbook i hvae found is clear on it

 

[rarefish]

No, it's not the same. It was due to a change in classification.
Before - Hominid meant humans and their fossil ancestors then due to rise in technology they found humans are ALSO related to the great apes.
So now
Hominid means the great apes & humans & fossil ancestors
while Hominin is just humans and fossil ancestors

At least thats what the Excel book said!

 

[Kwayera]

It's also taxonomic.

Superfamily: Hominoidea
Family: Hominidae
Subfamily: Homininae
Tribe: Hominini

The Hominin tribe contains humans, chimps and bonobos.