MarsupialKing t1_iw8s2ni wrote on November 13, 2022 at 8:43 PM

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Beats me! I think for a couple of laymen having a conversation on the topic, sure. I was asking in the context of academics and professional distinction between them

MarsupialKing t1_iw8rr39 wrote on November 13, 2022 at 8:41 PM

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My understanding is that they are. Quick Google search says so but I haven't Dove into any scientific journals on the topic

MarsupialKing t1_iw70uu6 wrote on November 13, 2022 at 1:22 PM

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Gotcha. I'm somewhat involved in the biology field so it seems a bit like the debate of what exactly constitutes a species amongst animals. Grizzly bears and polar bears create fertile offspring but are clearly different animals, being the easiest example. Thanks for the info. Early humans is one of the most interesting fields of study to me, I just can't handle all the mystery and questions we will never have answers to!

MarsupialKing t1_iw5verg wrote on November 13, 2022 at 4:46 AM

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Someone educated on the topic please tell me. Do we consider other hominin species humans? These footprints likely weren't from homo sapiens they say. Is it correct for the post to say human or would hominin have been more appropriate?