What does pithecanthropus mean?
Definitions for pithecanthropus
ˌpɪθ ɪˈkæn θrə pəs, -kənˈθroʊ pəspithecan·thro·pus
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Pithecanthropus, Pithecanthropus erectus, genus Pithecanthropusnoun
former genus of primitive apelike men now Homo erectus
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Pithecanthropusnoun
an animal of this genus. -- Pith`e*can"thrope (#), n. -- Pith`e*can"thro*poid (#), a.
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pithecanthropus
Pithecanthropus is a former genus of extinct hominids that included species such as Homo erectus, generally characterized by their upright stance and increased brain size compared to earlier human ancestors. The term is now considered obsolete in modern anthropology. The most famous example is "Java Man," discovered by Eugène Dubois in Indonesia in the late 19th century.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pithecanthropus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pithecanthropus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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