aquatic ape theory

English

Noun

aquatic ape theory (uncountable)

  1. (anthropology, evolutionary theory) The idea that Homo sapiens evolved certain traits as a result of adapting to a more aquatic habitat.
    Synonym: aquatic ape hypothesis

Derived terms

  • AAT (abbreviation)

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