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Definition of Pongidae
1. Noun. Usually considered as comprising orangutans; gorillas; chimpanzees; and sometimes gibbons.
Exact synonyms: Family Pongidae
Generic synonyms: Mammal Family
Group relationships: Anthropoidea, Suborder Anthropoidea
Member holonyms: Great Ape, Pongid, Genus Pongo, Pongo, Genus Gorilla, Genus Pan, Pan
Generic synonyms: Mammal Family
Group relationships: Anthropoidea, Suborder Anthropoidea
Member holonyms: Great Ape, Pongid, Genus Pongo, Pongo, Genus Gorilla, Genus Pan, Pan
Medical Definition of Pongidae
1. A family of primates consisting of three genera: pongo (pongo pygmaeus), pan (pan troglodytes and pan paniscus), and gorilla (gorilla gorilla). They inhabit forests in southeast asia, equatorial africa, sumatra, and borneo. The members of this family are the closest living relatives of man. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pongidae
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