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H._erectus

H. erectus

Translingual

Proper noun

H. erectus m

  1. Used, in context, to shorten the name and simplify the pronunciation of a species name with a generic name beginning with H and a specific epithet of erectus.
    1. (anthropology, archaeology) Homo erectus

Derived terms

  • H. e. erectus (Java Man)
  • H. e. soloensis (Solo Man)
  • H. e. lantianensis (Lantian Man)
  • H. e. pekinensis (Peking Man)
  • H. e. nankinensis (Nanjing Man)
  • H. e. wushanensis (Wushan Man)
  • H. e. yuanmouensis (Yuanmou Man)