GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
EVOLUTION
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Question
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What is the binomial species name for modern humans?
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Homo habilis
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Pan troglodytes
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Homo sapiens
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Animalia Chordata Mammalia Primate Homonidae Homo sapiens
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Homo sapiens is the systematic name used in taxonomy (also known as binomial nomenclature) for anatomically modern humans, i.e. the only extant human species. The name is Latin for “wise man” and was introduced in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus (who is himself also the type specimen).
Detailed explanation-2: -Overview: The species that you and all other living human beings on this planet belong to is Homo sapiens. During a time of dramatic climate change 300, 000 years ago, Homo sapiens evolved in Africa.
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