The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:category pseudoscience
human evolution theories
gptkbp:considers controversial
gptkbp:criticizedFor mainstream anthropology
gptkbp:discusses gptkb:The_Aquatic_Ape
gptkb:The_Descent_of_Woman
gptkb:The_Scars_of_Evolution
gptkbp:hasNo strong fossil evidence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis
gptkbp:opposedBy most paleoanthropologists
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Alister_Hardy
gptkbp:popularizedBy gptkb:Elaine_Morgan
gptkbp:proposedBy 1960
human ancestors had aquatic or semi-aquatic phase
human traits evolved due to aquatic adaptations
gptkbp:relatedTo human evolution
gptkbp:traitsExplained bipedalism
hairlessness
subcutaneous fat
ability to swim
descended larynx
voluntary breath control
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Elaine_Morgan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7