Section 7
The Evolution of Primates
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Characteristics and Evolution of Primates
All primates exhibit adaptations for climbing trees and have evolved into two main groups: Prosimians and Anthropoids.
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Early Human Evolution
Modern humans and chimpanzees evolved from a common hominoid ancestor that diverged approximately 6 million years ago.
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Early Hominins
The hominin Australopithecus evolved 4 million years ago and is believed to be in the ancestral line of the genus Homo.
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Genus Homo
The human genus Homo, which includes modern humans as well as extinct human relatives, appeared around 2.3 million years ago.