lufengpithecus
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of Hominidae: Lufengpithecus is the scientific name for a genus of extinct primates belonging to the family Hominidae. Fossils of this genus have been discovered in China and are believed to have lived during the Miocene epoch.
Usage Examples
- The fossil discovery of Lufengpithecus provides important clues about primate evolution in Asia.
- Scientists study the dental structure of Lufengpithecus to understand its diet and habitat.
- The relationship between Lufengpithecus and other great ape genera is a topic of ongoing research.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing (e.g., ).
- It is used primarily in paleoanthropological, paleontological, and evolutionary biology contexts to discuss fossil records and phylogenetic relationships.
Variants and Related Words
- Hominidae (n): The biological family that includes great apes and humans, to which the genus belongs.
- Miocene (adj/n): The geological epoch (approximately 23 to 5 million years ago) during which lived.
- Fossil hominid (n): A general term for extinct members of the Hominidae family, which includes genera like .
Synonyms
- Extinct ape genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
- Fossil hominid genus: A more specific descriptive term.
Related Idioms or Phrases
(This term is a technical scientific name and is not used in idioms or common phrases.)
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a genus of Hominidae
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