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lufengpithecus

/ˌluː.fɛŋˈpɪθ.ɪ.kəs/

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/ˌluː.fɛŋˈpɪθ.ɪ.kəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод вымерших гоминид, живших в эпоху миоцена, известный по ископаемым останкам, найденным в Азии.

A genus of extinct hominids that lived during the Miocene epoch, known from fossil remains found in Asia.

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  1. Genus of extinct apesC2formalscientific

    A genus of extinct hominid apes that lived during the Miocene epoch in Asia, known from fossil remains found in China.

    ruРод вымерших человекообразных обезьян

    • Fossils of Lufengpithecus were discovered in Yunnan Province, China.
    • Researchers study Lufengpithecus to understand the evolution of early hominids.
    • The dental structure of Lufengpithecus suggests a diet of soft fruits.
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