aquatic ape theory

English

Noun

aquatic ape theory (uncountable)

1. (anthropology, evolutionary theory) The idea that Homo sapiens evolved certain traits as a result of adapting to a more aquatic habitat.

   Synonym: aquatic ape hypothesis

Derived terms

• AAT (abbreviation)

See also

• stoned ape theory

Further reading

• aquatic ape theory on Wikipedia.Wikipedia