What is another word for Genus Dryopithecus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs dɹˈa͡ɪəpˌɪθɛkəs] (IPA) 
Genus Dryopithecus is a group of extinct primates that lived during the Miocene epoch approximately 12-9 million years ago. Some synonyms that have been used for this genus are Dryopithecini, Gigantopithecus, and Graecopithecus. Dryopithecus is believed to be closely related to modern great apes, particularly orangutans, but their exact evolutionary relationship and taxonomy are still a topic of scientific debate. Fossils of Dryopithecus have been found in Europe and Asia, indicating a wide distribution during their time. The study of Dryopithecus and other fossil primates is crucial in understanding the origin and evolution of modern humans and their closest relatives.
