homo erectus extinct species of primitive hominid with upright stature but small brain; "Homo erectus was formerly called Pithecanthropus erectus"
homo soloensis extinct primitive hominid of late Pleistocene; Java; formerly Javanthropus
homo habilis extinct species of upright East African hominid having some advanced humanlike characteristics
homo sapiens the only surviving hominid; species to which modern man belongs; bipedal primate having language and ability to make and use complex tools; brain volume at least 1400 cc
Homo is the genus that includes modern humans and species closely related to them. The genus is estimated to be about 2.3 to 2.4 million years old, evolving from australopithecine ancestors with the appearance of Homo habilis. Specifically, H. habilis is assumed to be the direct descendant of Australopithecus garhi which lived about 2.5 million years ago.
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homo A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex.
homo Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.