protohomo

Example:Some early hominins, like Australopithecus afarensis, are considered to be protohomos.

Definition:An extinct species of early human or human ancestor with more advanced features than australopithecines but not fully developed into modern humans.

Example:Homo habilis is often referred to as a transitional hominin in the protohomo category.

Definition:A term used to describe hominins that possess features that are both primitive and derived, indicating the transitional state between earlier and later hominin species.