Which of the following is NOT true about the traditional taxonomy of the hominoids that lived in Eastern and Southern Africa between 5 and 2 million years ago?

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In traditional taxonomy, the term "hominids" referred to members of the family Hominidae, which included humans and their direct ancestors. This means that all hominids, by definition, were considered part of the human lineage and our ancestors. The statement that some of the apes were considered to be younger than the Hominidae contradicts the traditional view, where apes (non-human) and humans were classified separately, with no implication that apes evolved from hominids.

Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Traditional