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What is Dryopithecus?
Dryopithecus is an extinct genus of ape that lived in Europe and Asia.
Dryopithecus’ Unusual Location
Dryopithecus was an ape that lived in Europe during the Miocene epoch. Dryopithecus was known for its large body size and its unusual location in Europe. Dryopithecus is the only ape known to have lived in Europe during the Miocene epoch.
Conclusion on Dryopithecus
There is still much to learn about the history and evolution of Dryopithecus, and much debate about the exact placement of this genus within the primate family tree. However, it is clear that this ancient ape played an important role in the development of human ancestors.
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