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6. Use complete sentences to define the following terms or phrases in your own words.Short AnswerA. NeanderthalB. BipedalC. GenusD. Species (Include what members of a species can do)

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A. Neanderthal- they are the closest extinct human relative that lived in Europe and Asia about half a million years ago to 30 thousand years ago. They had archaic head features and stocky bodies.

B. Bipedal- refers to having two legs that are used for walking or for locomotion. It could also define as having two legs that are used mostly for movement. Examples of bipedal include humans, great apes, kangaroos, and the like.

C. Genus- a part of a taxonomic category that is placed after Family. This classification includes organisms that are closely related to each other and are made up of one or more species.

Example: Genus: Equus

Species: Equus quagga (zebra)

Species: Equus caballus (horse)

D. Species- refers to the taxonomic category that is placed after the Genus. This includes organisms that are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.

Example: Ursus americanus (black bear)

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