Pongid (Noun)
Meaning
Any of the large anthropoid apes of the family Pongidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pongid species of gorilla, chimpanzee, and orangutan are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
- Researchers studied the pongid in its natural habitat, making several discoveries about its behavior.
- The family Pongidae is commonly known for containing pongid species like the gorilla and the chimpanzee.
- Scientists learned that walking upright on two legs is a unique characteristic seen in several pongid species.
- The pongid species, including the orangutan, are thought to be closely related to humans due to their genetic makeup.