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Hylobates sp. Pongo pygmaeus, Pan troglodytes, Gorilla gori
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Hylobates sp. Pongo pygmaeus, Pan troglodytes, Gorilla gori
Gibbon, orangutan, chimpanzee, gorilla and human. Evidence as to Mans Place in Nature. Illustration published in Mans Place in Nature, Vol. 7 from a collection of essays by Thomas Henry Huxley, 1863
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Ancestor Anthropological Anthropology Biology Bone Bornean Orangutan Chimp Chimpanzee Compare Comparison Development Epitheria Essay Eutheria Evidence Evolution Gibbon Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla Great Ape 1825 1895 Common Chimpanzee
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This image, published in Volume 7 of "Mans Place in Nature" in 1863, features a comparative illustration of Hylobates sp. (Gibbon), Pongo pygmaeus (Orangutan), Pan troglodytes (Chimpanzee), Gorilla gorilla (Gorilla), and Homo sapiens (Human). The engraving, a product of the 19th century scientific revolution, was created to facilitate the comparison and analysis of anatomical features among these primates and humans. Thomas Henry Huxley, a renowned English biologist and anthropologist, penned the accompanying essays in this volume. Huxley's groundbreaking work aimed to establish the scientific evidence for the evolutionary relationship between humans and apes. This illustration serves as a visual representation of the comparative anatomy and developmental similarities between these primates and humans, providing crucial evidence for the theory of common descent. The Gibbon, Orangutan, Chimpanzee, Gorilla, and Human are all members of the order Primates, and more specifically, the superorder Anthropoidea. They share several anatomical features, such as a similar skeletal structure, posture, and limb proportions. Huxley's comparative studies and this illustration were instrumental in demonstrating the close relationship between humans and apes, challenging traditional beliefs and paving the way for a more nuanced understanding of our place in nature. The illustration also includes the scientific names of the primates, including Anthropopithecus troglodytes for the Common Chimpanzee, Gorilla gorilla for the Western Gorilla, and Pongo pygmaeus for the Bornean Orangutan. These names reflect the scientific understanding of the time, which classified these primates under the order Eutheria and the suborder Anthropoidea. This image stands as a testament to the scientific inquiry and advancements of the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the early days of anthropology and the study of human evolution.
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