Homo Sapiens

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Synonyms of Homo sapiens

Antonyms of Homo sapiens

Collocations of Homo sapiens

Homo sapiens sapiens
Frequency: 70 %

Homo sapiens sapiens is the subspecies of Homo sapiens that includes modern humans.

modern humans
Frequency: 65 %

Modern humans, or Homo sapiens, have existed for about 200,000 years.

evolution
Frequency: 60 %

The theory of evolution explains the development of Homo sapiens over time.

species
Frequency: 50 %

Homo sapiens is the only extant species of the genus Homo.

genus
Frequency: 45 %

Homo is the genus to which Homo sapiens belong.

Idiomatic Expressions for Homo sapiens

  • Phrase: Homo sapiens dominance
    Meaning: Refers to the superior position or control that modern humans have over other species.
    Usage: The extinction of many species is often attributed to Homo sapiens dominance.