genus Ouranopithecus

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Definition

Noun: A genus of the family Hominidae, containing extinct species of great apes. This genus is known from fossil evidence and is considered part of the evolutionary history of hominids.

Usage

Genus Ouranopithecus is used as a formal taxonomic name in paleoanthropology and biological sciences. It is always capitalized and typically italicized in scientific writing.

Examples
  • The fossil jawbone was classified within genus Ouranopithecus.
  • Researchers debate the exact phylogenetic position of genus Ouranopithecus within the hominid family tree.
  • The discovery of new specimens has provided more information about genus Ouranopithecus.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy, is a genus. A species within it would be referred to with a binomial name, e.g., .
Variants and Related Words
  • Ouranopithecus: The name of the genus itself, often used interchangeably with "genus Ouranopithecus" in scientific discourse.
  • Hominidae: The biological family to which this genus belongs.
  • Hominid: A member of the family Hominidae.
Synonyms
  • There are no direct common-language synonyms for this proper scientific name. In technical contexts, it may be referred to simply as Ouranopithecus.
Related Phrases
  • Fossil genus: A genus known only from fossilized remains.
  • Extinct hominid: A member of the Hominidae family that is no longer extant.
Noun
  1. a genus of Hominidae

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