Hominids have evolved from hominoids and share certain common features, but\xa0there are major differences as well:\xa0\tHominoids Hominids By about 24 mya, there emerged a subgroup amongst primates, called Hominoids.This included apes.By about 5.6 mya, we find evidence of the first hominidsHominoids have a smaller brain than hominids. They are quadrupeds, walking on all fours, but with flexible forelimbs.Hominids have an upright posture and bipedal locomotion (walking on two feet). There are also marked differences in the hand, which enables the making and use of tools.\t\xa0