Question

Are humans monotypic?

Answer 1

Monotypic

1. Monotypic is a term used to describe a species that does not have any intra-related species or sub-species within its population.
2. Such species have no genetic variation among their population and are exclusive within their genus.
3. Some examples include species of horses and zebra under the genus Equus.
4. All Humans beings are considered monotypic.
5. All humans on the planet irrespective of ethnicity and race have the same scientific name Homo sapiens and there are no subspecies.
6. Humans have many physiological differences, but it is very little to no genetic variation.
7. The closest relative of Homo sapiens are chimpanzees which belong to the same family Hominidae.