What is another word for algeripithecus?
Pronunciation: [ˈald͡ʒəɹˌɪpɪθˌɛkəs] (IPA) 
Algeripithecus is a genus of extinct primates that lived in North Africa during the late Miocene epoch. Synonyms for this word include Algerian baboon, Algerian monkey, and Algerian pithecus. These alternate names are often used interchangeably with the original name, depending on the context. Algeripithecus is believed to have been closely related to the ancestral line of modern apes and humans, and its remains have been discovered in various locations throughout Algeria and Morocco. This rare and important find has helped scientists better understand the evolutionary history of primates and the early stages of human development.
