Classification of Humans

Question 1

Binomial Names

Answer 1

taxonomic designation used to differentiate different types of organisms by using their designated genus and species name

Question 2

What is the human genus species?

Answer 2

homo sapiens

Question 3

Primates

Answer 3

placental mammals adapted for living in trees, which have mobile limbs, grasping hands, a flattened face, binocular vision, a large complex brain, and a reduced reproductive rate

Question 4

Prosimians

Answer 4

group of primates that includes lemurs, tarsiers, and lorises

Question 5

Anthropoids

Answer 5

a group of primates that includes monkeys, apes, and humans (even though apes and humans are technically the same)

Question 6

Large, Complex Brain

Answer 6

evolutionary trend among primates
- smaller section of the brain = smell
- larger section = sight, and dexterity
- results in better hand-eye coordination