Not commonly but that is our scientific name.
The first humans were called Australopithecus afferensis, then homo-habilis, homo-erectus, homo-sapien neanderthalensis, and the homo-sapien sapien.
Neanderthals are given the name Homo sapiens neanderthalensis to show their classification within the same genus Homo as modern humans (Homo sapiens), but as a distinct species. The inclusion of Homo sapiens in their name emphasizes their close evolutionary relationship with modern humans.
Homo Sapiens ARE normal humans. "Homo Sapiens" is the scientific taxonomical name for humans
Homo sapiens are modern Humans. We are more often called Homo sapiens sapiens now.
From my understanding, that would be homo sapiens sapiens, or "wise wise man." That's what our generation is called anyway. From that logic, I suppose "man" would be homo.
Homo sapiens
Humans commonly refers to the species Homo sapiens.
The first humans were called Australopithecus afferensis, then homo-habilis, homo-erectus, homo-sapien neanderthalensis, and the homo-sapien sapien.
Yes, modern humans are called Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens are not extinct. Homo sapiens are humans. Modern humans, in fact.
Within the genus homo there are several species. The exact number of these is debated but some include: * Homo sapiens sapiens (Our own species, anatomically modern humans) * Homo sapiens * Homo neanderthalis (commonly known as Neanderthal man and sometimes considered to be Homo sapiens neanderthalis) * Homo erectus * Homo habilis
Homo sapiens(Modern humans are Homo sapiens sapiens, other subspecies include Homo sapiens idaltu.)
The scientific name for present day humans is 'Homo-Sapiens'.That is our species name.
Neanderthals are given the name Homo sapiens neanderthalensis to show their classification within the same genus Homo as modern humans (Homo sapiens), but as a distinct species. The inclusion of Homo sapiens in their name emphasizes their close evolutionary relationship with modern humans.
Homo Sapiens ARE normal humans. "Homo Sapiens" is the scientific taxonomical name for humans
Homo sapiens are modern Humans. We are more often called Homo sapiens sapiens now.
Humans belong to the taxonomic family called Hominidae, which includes great apes such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. Within the Hominidae family, humans are classified in the genus Homo and the species Homo sapiens.