genus pongo

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Noun genus pongo has 1 sense

Pongo, genus Pongo - type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Pongidae, family Pongidae
--₁ has members: orangutan, orang, orangutang, Pongo pygmaeus

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Genus Pongo

Definition

Genus Pongo refers to a group of great apes commonly known as orangutans. It is a genus of primates belonging to the family Hominidae, which also includes humans, gorillas, and chimpanzees.

Usage

As a Noun

Sense 1: Genus Pongo is native to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.

Example Sentence: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitat of the Genus Pongo.

Sense 2: The orangutans belong to the Genus Pongo.

Example Sentence: The Genus Pongo has two species, namely Sumatran orangutan and Bornean orangutan.

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