pithecoid (Meaning)
pithecoid (a.)
Of or pertaining to the genus Pithecia, or subfamily Pithecinae, which includes the saki, ouakari, and other allied South American monkeys.
Of or pertaining to the anthropoid apes in particular, or to the higher apes of the Old World, collectively.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pithecoid
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
pithecoid Sentence Examples
- Researchers have uncovered fossilized remains indicating the existence of pithecoid ancestors dating back millions of years.
- The pithecoid skull discovered at the site exhibited pronounced brow ridges and a sloping forehead.
- Scholars debate whether the pithecoid species encountered by early explorers were merely apes or distant human relatives.
- Comparative anatomical studies reveal striking similarities between pithecoids and modern-day primates.
- The pithecoid jawbone fragment found in Africa suggests the existence of a previously unknown hominid species.
- Fossil evidence points to a gradual transition from pithecoids to more advanced hominids over the course of evolutionary history.
- The study of pithecoids provides valuable insights into the origins and evolution of our species.
- The pithecoid's arboreal lifestyle and diet of fruits and leaves has implications for understanding the dietary habits of early hominids.
- Researchers continue to investigate the morphological and behavioral characteristics of pithecoids to piece together a comprehensive picture of human evolution.
- The discovery of pithecoid fossils has sparked renewed interest in the enigmatic lineage leading to the emergence of Homo sapiens.
FAQs About the word pithecoid
Of or pertaining to the genus Pithecia, or subfamily Pithecinae, which includes the saki, ouakari, and other allied South American monkeys., Of or pertaining to
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Researchers have uncovered fossilized remains indicating the existence of pithecoid ancestors dating back millions of years.
The pithecoid skull discovered at the site exhibited pronounced brow ridges and a sloping forehead.
Scholars debate whether the pithecoid species encountered by early explorers were merely apes or distant human relatives.
Comparative anatomical studies reveal striking similarities between pithecoids and modern-day primates.
