Genus Papio (Noun)
Meaning
Baboons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Papio, commonly known as baboons, consists of five distinct species found in various parts of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
- Baboons belong to the genus Papio and are among the largest non-hominid primates in the world.
- All members of the genus Papio are robust and have a similar body structure characterized by their thick fur and sharp canine teeth.
- The oldest known fossil evidence of the genus Papio dates back to around 2 million years ago during the early Pleistocene epoch.
- A characteristic shared among the five species of the genus Papio is their highly developed social behavior and complex communication.