aquatic ape hypothesis

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gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:category controversial scientific theories
human evolution theories
gptkbp:contrastsWith savanna hypothesis
gptkbp:criticizedFor mainstream anthropology
gptkbp:debatedBy evolutionary biology
gptkbp:hasNo strong fossil evidence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label aquatic ape hypothesis
gptkbp:influencedBy observations of human swimming ability
gptkbp:opposedBy most paleoanthropologists
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Alister_Hardy
gptkbp:popularizedBy gptkb:Elaine_Morgan
gptkbp:proposedBy bipedalism evolved for wading
descended larynx is an aquatic adaptation
hairlessness is an aquatic adaptation
human ancestors had aquatic or semi-aquatic phase
human traits evolved due to aquatic adaptations
large brain size is related to aquatic diet
subcutaneous fat is an aquatic adaptation
voluntary breath control evolved for diving
gptkbp:publishedIn New Scientist (1960)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Elaine_Morgan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7