What is another word for aegyptopithecus?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːd͡ʒɪptˌɒpɪθˌɛkəs] (IPA) 
Aegyptopithecus is an extinct genus of primates that lived in Egypt during the early Oligocene epoch, around 30 million years ago. The term "Aegyptopithecus" comes from a combination of the Greek words "Aigyptos," meaning "Egypt," and "pithecus," meaning "ape." Although there are no commonly used synonyms for Aegyptopithecus, some alternative names have been suggested, such as "Propliopithecus," "Apidium aegyptiacum," and "Catopithecus aegyptiacus." Aegyptopithecus is significant because it is thought to be a direct ancestor to modern humans, making it an important species in the study of primate evolution.
