Do you think it is OK to use a possessive form for non-human beings? (I am not sure if I have phrased the question correctly to reflect what I wanted to say).
Some sentence parts to use as examples:
A tree's leaves make food that...
An insect's body has ...
The dog's face looks ...
Top answer
Yes, and the closer the species is, phylogenetically, to humans, the more OK it generally is.
— Mister Micawber
Yes, and the closer the species is, phylogenetically, to humans, the more OK it generally is.
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