 A genus of anthropoid apes consisting of orangutans

Pongo Classification

A genus of primates for the largest of apes. The gorilla is one of the closest living relatives to humans.

Gorilla Classification

 The genus Pan consists of two species: the chimpanzee and the bonobo.

Pan Classification 

An unclassified genus is usually a result of limited to scarce information or artificats found to identfy a specific genus:

Unclassified Genus 

The genus Homo has never been clearly defined, but includes modern day humans and other extinct species closely related to humans.

Homo- Classification

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Members of the family Hominidae includes all great apes who are quadrupeds.

Hominid

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Genera in Hominid

The term Hominin is usually used in reference to Homo Sapiens and extinct bipedal ancestors. In comparison, Hominid is used for all modern and extinct great apes, including humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. However, this classification varies based on different perspectives in classification and will doubtlessly be changed. 

Classifying Hominin and Hominid 

Members of the order Primates are mammals characterized by the presence of certain traits in their feet, ankles, jaws, and teeth, and their lack of epipubic bones. 

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