Question

You are reading a scientific paper regarding the relationships of the anatomical and behavioral characteristics of chimpanzees and their implications for early hominid evolution. You note that the authors refer to human, but not gorilla, ancestors as hominids. What other grouping of different primates would you expect the same researchers to use, if they are consistent in their approach?

Answer 1

The researchers are relying on anatomical classifications of chimpanzees and humans, as this is most appropriate when looking at adaptation and anatomy.

Because historically, many scientists have believed that we are an evolution of chimpanzees, since their anatomy resembles that of a modern person.