Homo Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary (original) (raw)

Definition
noun
(taxonomy) A genus comprised of primates characterized by bipedalism, skills in tool usage, and large cranial capacity.
Supplement
Homo includes many primitive human ancestors believed to be extinct and modern human beings (Homo sapiens).
Word origin: Latin homo (human being, man)
Related term(s):

• hominid
• Homo antecessor
• Homo cepranensis
• Homo erectus
• Homo ergaster
• Homo floresiensis
• Homo gautengensis
• Homo georgicus
• Homo habilis
• Homo heidelbergensis
• Homo neanderthalensis
• Homo rhodesiensis
• Homo rudolfensis
• Homo sapiens

Last updated on February 24th, 2022