algeripithecus

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Noun algeripithecus has 1 sense

Algeripithecus, genus Algeripithecus - an extinct genus of Hominoidea
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Hominoidea, superfamily Hominoidea
--₁ has members: Algeripithecus minutus

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Definition:

Algeripithecus is an extinct genus of primates that lived during the late Miocene period, approximately 8 to 6 million years ago. It is believed to be closely related to the ancestry of modern great apes and humans.

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Noun

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Sense 1:

A genus of extinct primates from the late Miocene period.

Example Sentence:

The fossil remains of Algeripithecus were discovered in North Africa.

Sense 2:

A species of Algeripithecus that exhibits unique morphological characteristics.

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Scientists are still studying the skeletal structure of Algeripithecus to better understand its evolutionary traits.