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As a prefix, from the Greek, homo- means alike, similar, all the same, for example:

  • A homogeneous solution is one that has the same consistency throughout.

As a Latin word, used in science (especially zoology), homo means man (ie. homo sapiens). For example:

  • Homo Erectus means upright man; the first ape to walk straight
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What is the plural form of Homo habilis Homo erectus and Homo sapiens?

The plural form of Homo habilis is Homo habilis, the plural form of Homo erectus is Homo erectus, and the plural form of Homo sapiens is Homo sapiens.


What are the 7 scientific names of a human?

There is some dispute about the "seven" names. However, we do have "homo sapiens", "homo neandertalensis", "homo heidlebergensis","archaic homo sapiens", "homo ergaster","homo erectus", and "homo habilis".


What are the types of homo?

homo sapiens idaltu


What probably evolved from Homo erectus a Homo neanderthalensis b Homo floresiensis c Homo sapiens d H neanderthalensis and H floresiensis e all of these?

Homo sapiens probably evolved from Homo erectus, while Homo neanderthalensis and Homo floresiensis evolved separately from different branches of the Homo lineage. Homo neanderthalensis and Homo floresiensis did not directly evolve into Homo sapiens.


What does homo represent in homo sapiens?

"Homo" means "man"


What is the correct order in which early humans appeared?

Ardipithecus Ramidus, Australopithecus Ramidus, Australopithecus Afarensis (Lucy), Australopithecus Afracanus, Australopithecus Robustus/Homo Habilis, Homo-Erectus, Homo-Ergaster, Homo-Sapien, Homo-Sapien Neanderthal, Homo-Sapien Sapien.


In what order did the homo sapiens homo habilus homo erectus and neanthatdratal live?

The evolutionary order goes Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Neanderthals, and Homo sapiens. Homo habilis appeared around 2.8 million years ago, followed by Homo erectus around 2 million years ago, Neanderthals around 400,000 years ago, and finally Homo sapiens around 300,000 years ago.


Is the Homo Erectus the same thing as the Homo Ergaster?

Homo erectus and Homo ergaster are two distinct species within the Homo genus. Homo ergaster is considered to be an African species that eventually evolved into Homo erectus, which was more widespread and inhabited both Africa and parts of Asia. Homo ergaster is generally seen as a transitional species between Homo habilis and Homo erectus.


What is the definition of homo?

In Latin, homo means 'man'. That is where we get homo sapiens from.


What is the scientific name for Homo ergaster?

The scientific name for Homo ergaster is Homo erectus ergaster.


Are humans the only existing homo sapiens?

Yes, humans are the only existing homo sapiens. The term homo sapien refers to the modern man. Homo neanderthalsis is the Neanderthal or primitive man.


What is the genus name for homo sapiens?

The genus name for Homo sapiens is Homo.