Hominini
Hominini
Hominini (/hɒmɪˈnaɪ/), also known as hominins, is a taxonomic tribe in the subfamily Homininae (/'hɒmɪnɪni:/). It includes the genus Homo which comprises humans and their close relatives, and the genus Pan which includes chimpanzees and bonobos.
Etymology
The term "Hominini" is derived from the Latin Homo, meaning "human being" or "man". The suffix "-ini" is a standard ending for a tribe in biological taxonomy.
Related Terms
- Hominidae: The family that Hominini belongs to, also known as great apes and humans.
- Homininae: The subfamily that Hominini belongs to, also known as hominines.
- Homo: The genus that includes modern humans and species closely related to them.
- Pan: The genus that includes the chimpanzees and bonobos, the closest living relatives to humans.
Evolution
The tribe Hominini is part of the evolutionary lineage that led to humans. It diverged from the tribe Panini (chimpanzees and bonobos) between 5.6 and 6.3 million years ago. The exact nature of this evolutionary split is still a subject of research and debate.
Classification
The tribe Hominini is divided into two subtribes: Hominina and Panina. The former includes the genus Homo (humans and their close extinct relatives) and possibly the genus Australopithecus, while the latter includes the genus Pan (chimpanzees and bonobos).
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