Referring to organisms that obtain their nutrition from photosynthesis, like plants and certain algae.

Referring to organisms that obtain their nutrition by ingesting complex organic materials, such as animals.

A DNA sequence that codes for transcription factors involved in regulating the development of specific regions in an organism’s body.

The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes, such as temperature regulation.

Organisms that maintain a constant body temperature regardless of external environmental conditions, such as mammals and birds.

A gene that controls the development of body structures in organisms, determining the identity and positioning of body parts.

A mutation that results in the transformation of one body part into another, typically due to changes in homeotic genes.

A member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes modern humans, their ancestors, and great apes like chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.

The biological family that includes humans, great apes, and their immediate ancestors.

Members of the family Hominidae, including all modern and extinct great apes and humans.