No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?
Abstract
All species alive today, from chimpanzees to bacteria, are cousins that each have equally long lineages, rather than ancestors or descendants of one another.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Evolution and Paleontology Studies
Philosophy and History of Science
Evolution and Science Education
Publication details
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN