pithecoid Synonyms
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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.
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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
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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.
