Homo sapiens sapiens
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Definition
Noun: - The subspecies of Homo sapiens that comprises anatomically modern humans; the only surviving subspecies of the genus Homo.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- Homo sapiens sapiens first appeared in Africa approximately 300,000 years ago.
- All people living today are classified as Homo sapiens sapiens.
- The cognitive abilities of Homo sapiens sapiens distinguish it from earlier hominins.
Advanced Usage
- Used in scientific, anthropological, and archaeological contexts to specify modern humans as distinct from other extinct subspecies of , such as (Neanderthals).
- The fossil record shows the gradual development of Homo sapiens sapiens traits.
Variants and Related Words
- Homo sapiens (n): The species to which all modern human beings belong. is a subspecies within this species.
- Anatomically modern human (AMH) (n): A synonym often used in paleoanthropology.
- Human (n): The common term for a member of .
Synonyms
- Modern human
- Anatomically modern human (AMH)
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, specific taxonomic meaning. It is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs, as it is a formal scientific classification.
Noun
- subspecies of Homo sapiens; includes all modern races