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It is correct. Homo is a genus of great apes. It emerged around 2.4 million years ago. And it does include modern humans (Homo Sapiens). I'm not sure which par
by jswhitten 13y ago
It is correct. Homo is a genus of great apes. It emerged around 2.4 million years ago. And it does include modern humans (Homo Sapiens).
I'm not sure which part you're taking issue with?
> Normally one doesn't refer to one genus as being part of another genus.
That's right. Australopithecus and Homo are different genera.
> between apes and humans
Not sure what you're saying here. Humans and Australopithecines are both apes.