a) monkeys
b) humans
c) apes
d) humans and apes only.
e) monkeys, humans, and apes.
2007-07-18 10:38:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Humans and apes are descended from the same ancestor, called "hominid", so we're both hominids. Monkeys branched off much earlier in our evolutionary history, and they were already a different species when hominids were around.
So, d) is the best answer.
2007-07-18 10:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the apes (Chimps, Gorillas, Orangutans, and bonobos) and hominids (Homo sapiens, and Homo erectus, etc) shared a non hominid ancestor.
Hominids by definition were apes the had the abilitiy to walk as a biped among other shared characteristics. Therefore the only hominid alive today is human. All others have since become extinct.
So the answer is B.
2007-07-18 10:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by paul r 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The answer is d. Glad to see someone is learning a little about evolution.
If you wanna know more about hominids check out this site.
Hominid Species
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/homs/species.html
2007-07-18 10:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
gorilla, chipmanzee and human so I would say E
2007-07-18 10:42:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
e
2007-07-18 11:35:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋