What is another word for sivapithecus?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪvɐpˌɪθɛkəs] (IPA) 
Sivapithecus is an extinct genus of primates that lived during the Miocene epoch. It is closely related to the modern orangutan and is considered a key link in the evolution of great apes. Some synonyms that have been used to refer to Sivapithecus include Ramapithecus, Indopithecus, and Ankarapithecus. These names refer to different species of primates that were previously classified as separate genera, but were later found to be closely related and reclassified as Sivapithecus. The fossils of Sivapithecus have been found in India, Pakistan, and Turkey, and have contributed greatly to our understanding of primate evolution and the origins of human beings.
