Genus Homo is a science fiction novel by American writers L. Sprague de Camp and P. Schuyler Miller.

An E-book edition was published by Gollancz's SF Gateway imprint on September 29, 2011 as part of a general release of de Camp's works in electronic form.

When their vehicle is ultimately uncovered they awaken to a future in which humankind has vanished from the face of the earth, and gorillas have evolved to intelligence and become a dominant species.

"[3] Astounding's reviewer declared it to be "a delightful volume", citing its "humor, sound science, and certain sly digs at the history and events of our own time.

"[4] The plot feature of other primates taking the place of an extinct humanity in the far future is also explored in de Camp's short story "Living Fossil" (1939).