On a trip to the rainforest, a scientist finds a new species of animal. It looks a bit like a mouse, but it has opposable thumbs and lives in trees. Which of the following terms is least likely to apply to this animal?

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The term "hominid" specifically refers to members of the family Hominidae, which includes modern humans, extinct human species, and their closest relatives. This new species of animal, although it has thumbs and lives in trees like some primates, is not closely related enough to humans to be considered a hominid. It is still a mammal and a chordate, however.

On a Trip to the Rainforest, a Scientist Finds a New