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hominidae

/hɒˈmɪn.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/hɒˈmɪn.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий таксономическое семейство, включающее современных людей и их вымерших непосредственных предков.

A scientific term referring to a taxonomic family that includes modern humans and their extinct immediate ancestors.

proper noun

  1. Biological familyC1formalscientific

    A taxonomic family of great apes, including modern humans and their extinct immediate ancestors.

    ruБиологическое семейство

    • The Hominidae family includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.
    • Fossil evidence shows that Hominidae evolved in Africa.
    • Studying Hominidae helps scientists understand human evolution.
Forms
  • hominidae plural form
  • hominidae' possessive plural form
  • hominidae's possessive singular form