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We are, of course, members of the animal kingdom, but also of an entire Linnaean taxonomy that places humans in relation to other creatures. There is as yet no complete agreement on human taxonomy, but the following is one modern view of the important taxa:
  • Species Homo sapiens

    Our species uniquely identifies us: only modern humans can be called Homo sapiens.

  • Genus Homo

    Within the genus Homo are, not only our own species, but the various now extinct human species that were closest to Homo sapiens. Researchers have identified from the fossil record such other species as Homo habilis and Homo erectus.

  • Tribe Hominini (hominins)

    Also within the tribe Hominini are the various now extinct human species that were our more remote predecessors.

  • Subfamily Homininae (hominines)

    Our family tree broadens to include our nearest living relatives, chimpanzees.

  • Family Hominidae (hominids)

    The family Hominidae also includes gorillas.

  • Superfamily Hominoidea (hominoids)
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