Genus Dryopithecus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of Old World hominoids; Miocene and Pliocene.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Dryopithecus is a group of extinct primates that lived during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
- Fossil remains of the genus Dryopithecus have been found in various parts of the world, including Spain, France, and Kenya.
- The genus Dryopithecus is thought to have given rise to several distinct species, including Dryopithecus laietanus and Dryopithecus brancoi.
- Studies of the genus Dryopithecus have provided valuable insights into the evolution of the human lineage and the emergence of bipedalism.
- The genus Dryopithecus is considered a key transitional phase in the evolution of great apes and humans, with characteristics of both modern gorillas and chimpanzees.