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nounaquatic ape theory (uncountable)
- uncountableevolutionary theoryanthropologyThe idea that Homo sapiens evolved certain traits as a result of adapting to a more aquatic habitat.
Synonyms: aquatic ape hypothesis
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe idea that Homo sapiens evolved certain traits as a result of adapting to a more aquatic habitat.
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