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hominids
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a member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes humans, their ancestors, and other great apes like chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans
- Fossils of ancient hominids provide insight into human evolution.
- The study of hominids helps scientists understand the development of bipedalism.
- Modern hominids, such as gorillas and chimpanzees, share a significant amount of DNA with humans.
- Early hominids used primitive tools made from stones and bones.
- The discovery of a new hominid species has sparked excitement in the scientific community.