Hominoidea
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The study of great apes in their natural habitats is crucial for understanding the evolution of human behavior.
Definition:The non-human members of the Hominoidea, which includes chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, and orangutans.
Example:Chimpanzees are known to engage in complex tool use, using sticks to dig for ants and other insects.
Definition:The ability of some species within Hominoidea to use and modify objects to perform tasks, a feature that is highly developed in humans and some non-human primates.
Example:Research into the evolutionary lineage of Hominoidea helps scientists understand the genetic and behavioral traits that led to the development of modern humans.
Definition:The sequence of ancestral and descendant species that leads to the evolution of a particular group of organisms, such as the Hominidae family within Hominoidea.
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