Primate Evolution

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mammal of the order Primates, which includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians

  • The primate species includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
  • I read an interesting article about primate behavior in National Geographic.
  • That guy at the gym is a real primate, always grunting and throwing weights around.
  • In the corporate world, the CEO is often seen as the primate of the company, making all the decisions.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'protohuman' is a noun that refers to an early or primitive form of human being.

  • The study of protohumans provides valuable insights into human evolution.
  • Scientists have discovered new evidence about protohumans that changes our understanding of early human history.
  • Did you hear about those ancient protohumans? Wild stuff!
  • Exploring our ancestors as protohumans can help us better understand our own humanity.