Why is the family of genus Homo named Hominidae, not Homidae?
AFamily stems need five letters
BGenitive hominis gives homin-
CGreek roots always insert -in-
DIt honours an early taxonomist
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Genitive hominis gives homin-
The Latin genitive of homo is hominis, so the stem is homin- and the family is Hominidae.
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