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aquatic ape theory

aquatic ape theory noun: the idea that Homo sapiens evolved certain traits as a result of adapting to a more aquatic habitat.

Noun

aquatic ape theory (uncountable)

  1. (evolutionary theory) The idea that Homo sapiens evolved certain traits as a result of adapting to a more aquatic habitat.

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Questions about aquatic ape theory

What does aquatic ape theory mean?
Aquatic ape theory means the idea that Homo sapiens evolved certain traits as a result of adapting to a more aquatic habitat.
What part of speech is aquatic ape theory?
Aquatic ape theory is a noun.

Words near aquatic ape theory in the dictionary

  1. aquathlons
  2. aquathon
  3. aquathons
  4. aquatic
  5. aquatic ape hypothesis
  6. aquatic ape theory
  7. aquatic center
  8. aquatic centre
  9. aquatic centres
  10. aquatic fitness
  11. aquatic football

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