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Genus Pithecanthropus

Description:

Genus Pithecanthropus refers to a hominin genus that includes extinct species of early humans that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. These ancient hominins are considered to be among the earliest ancestors of modern humans.

Sense:

Sense 1: Referring to the taxonomic classification of extinct hominin species.

Sense 2: Describing the ancient hominins that are part of the genus Pithecanthropus.

Usage:

Usage 1: Scientists have discovered significant fossil evidence of the genus Pithecanthropus in Southeast Asia.

Usage 2: The classification of the genus Pithecanthropus has evolved over time as new discoveries and research provide insights into early human history.

Sample Sentences:

1. Anthropologists study the fossil remains of species belonging to the genus Pithecanthropus to better understand the origins of Homo sapiens.

2. The jawbone of a Pithecanthropus species was unearthed during an archaeological excavation in Indonesia.

3. Genus Pithecanthropus represents an important stage in human evolutionary history.

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