Gorilla–human_last_common_ancestor

Gorilla–human last common ancestor

Gorilla–human last common ancestor

Of the tribes [[Hominini]] and [[Gorillini]]

Not to be confused with Hominoidea, Hominidae, or Homininae.


The gorilla–human last common ancestor (GHLCA, GLCA, or G/H LCA) is the last species that the tribes Hominini and Gorillini (i.e. the chimpanzee–human last common ancestor on one hand and gorillas on the other) share as a common ancestor. It is estimated to have lived 8 to 10 million years ago (TGHLCA) during the late Miocene.[1][2][3][4]

The fossil find of Nakalipithecus nakayamai are closest in age to the GHLCA.[3][4]

References

  1. [1]
    Jha, Alok (March 7, 2012). "Gorilla genome analysis reveals new human links". The Guardian. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
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    Jha, Alok (March 9, 2012). "Scientists unlock genetic code for gorillas - and show the human link". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  3. [3]
    Hansford, Dave (November 13, 2007). "New Ape May Be Human-Gorilla Ancestor". National Geographic News. Archived from the original on November 14, 2007. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Is This the Common Ancestor of Humans/Chimps/Gorillas?". Softpedia. November 13, 2007. Archived from the original on May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.

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