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Lufengpithecus (Noun)

Meaning

A genus of Hominidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Lufengpithecus is a genus of extinct great apes within the family Hominidae, found primarily in China and India.
  • Fossil records of Lufengpithecus indicate a wide distribution of the genus in southern Asia during the Miocene epoch.
  • Researchers believe Lufengpithecus played a crucial role in the evolution of the great apes and humans.
  • Several Lufengpithecus specimens have been discovered with distinct morphological features that set them apart from other hominids.
  • Lufengpithecus is considered a close relative of the orangutan due to the similarity in their dental and cranial structures.

Synonyms

  • Genus Lufengpithecus
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