homo sapiens sapiens

Definitions of homo sapiens sapiens
  1. noun
    subspecies of Homo sapiens; includes all modern races
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    homo sapiens
    the only surviving hominid; species to which modern man belongs; bipedal primate having language and ability to make and use complex tools; brain volume at least 1400 cc
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