Final answer:
The statement that humans and apes belong to the same taxonomic superfamily, Hominoidea, is true. This superfamily encompasses great apes including humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans as well as lesser apes, highlighting our shared evolutionary lineage.
Step-by-step explanation:
True or false: Humans and apes belong to the same taxonomic superfamily, Hominoidea. The answer to this question is true. The superfamily Hominoidea includes not only the great apes - such as chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and humans - but also lesser apes like gibbons. Humans and the other great apes share a number of homologous structures which indicate a common ancestor, and they are grouped within this superfamily due to these evolutionary relationships.
The family Hominidae falls under the superfamily Hominoidea and consists of the four living genera specified as great apes, including humans, which means we are indeed closely related. Additionally, these organisms in the Hominidae family can develop language and culture, showcasing their advanced cognitive abilities, which further aligns with their classification in the superfamily Hominoidea.