However, Dr Reich points out, if humans and chimpanzees had undergone an initial separation at this time, it could account for why the skull has human-like features, including a relatively flat face without a protruding snout.
Once a system takes human form or adopts human-like behavior, it implies that the system has human-like capabilities.
The jawbone has some human-like features, Dr. Berger and colleagues write, yet that does not mean the owner of the jawbone was necessarily human.
The skull, which has a mixture of ape-like and human-like features, is probably not a direct human ancestor.
Measurements of the bones show that the creature has a curious blend of ancient ape and modern human-like features.
Irrespective of the surmised interaction partners' responses participants indicated having experienced more fun and competition in the interaction with increasing human-like features of their partners.
Like other parts of the skeleton, the teeth are a collage of primitive and human-like features.
As they examine the dead creature, they notice its almost human-like features and wood-like skin.
Moreover, Orrorin already displays typical human-like features related to precision grasping.
The priest returns with two creatures: a dead male monster and a live mermaid-like female who has human features but twin tails, webbed fingers and toes, and who communicates in an eerie singing language.
Japanese robot venture Telenoid Planning presents humanoid robot "Telenoid," which is shaped like a child and has human features such as a head, face and upper body.
