The Aquatic Ape

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Aquatic Ape Hypothesis
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Elaine_Morgan
gptkbp:category human evolution theories
gptkbp:contrastsWith savannah hypothesis
gptkbp:criticizedFor mainstream anthropology
gptkbp:explains bipedalism
hairlessness
subcutaneous fat
large brain size
descended larynx
voluntary breath control
gptkbp:hasNo strong fossil evidence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Aquatic Ape
gptkbp:popularizedBy gptkb:Elaine_Morgan
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Alister_Hardy
1960
human ancestors had aquatic or semi-aquatic phase
adaptations to aquatic environments explain human traits
gptkbp:subjectOf The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis (book)
The Descent of Woman (book)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Elaine_Morgan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7