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aegyptopithecus

 

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Noun aegyptopithecus has 1 sense
  1. Aegyptopithecus - extinct primate of about 38 million years ago; fossils found in Egypt
    --1 is a kind of
    hominoid
    --1 is a member of genus Aegyptopithecus

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Aegyptopithecus

Description:

Aegyptopithecus is an extinct primate genus that lived in northern Africa during the early Oligocene epoch. It is considered to be one of the earliest ancestors of Old World monkeys and apes.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, aegyptopithecus refers to the extinct primate genus that lived during the early Oligocene epoch.

Example sentence: The discovery of fossilized remains has allowed scientists to study the anatomy and behaviors of aegyptopithecus.

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Usages:

Usage 1:

As a noun, aegyptopithecus can be used to refer to the extinct primate genus in academic or scientific discussions.

Example sentence: Researchers are currently analyzing new findings that shed further light on the evolutionary history of aegyptopithecus.

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Usage 2:

As a noun, aegyptopithecus can also be used metaphorically or figuratively to describe ancient or primitive characteristics in a poetic or literary context.

Example sentence: The crumbling ruins of the once-great civilization stood as a testament to the aegyptopithecus nature of human achievements.

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