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Pithecanthropus
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Translingual
Etymology
From mul grc πίθηκος ape + mul grc ἄνθρωπος man + mul la -us
Proper noun
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mul archaic genus family Hominidae whose species are now assigned to the genus Homo genus. It was first used as the generic name for what is now called Homo erectus erectus subspecies (Java man)
"Do not be alarmed," said Dr. Maupuis' quiet voice. "It is the Pithecanthropus. He is harmless." Had it been a cat which had strayed into the room the scientist could not have discussed it more calmly.
Synonyms
Anthropopithecus genus generic name first used for Homo erectus erectus subspecies, Homo genus
Derived terms
Pithecanthropus erectus species Java man
Descendants
en pithecanthropoid
References
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mul Hominids