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Menschenaffenart
/ˈmɛnʃn̩ˌʔafn̩ˌaʁt/
great ape species
Der Gorilla ist eine Menschenaffenart.
The gorilla is a great ape species.
technical
A species belonging to the family of great apes (Hominidae), which includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.
Die Bonobos gehören zu den Menschenaffenarten mit besonders ausgeprägter Sozialstruktur.
Bonobos are a great ape species with particularly pronounced social structures.
The term is used in scientific contexts to classify species within the superfamily Hominoidea.
Collocations
bedrohte Menschenaffenartendangered great ape speciesin freier Wildbahn lebende Menschenaffenartgreat ape species living in the wild
Pro Tip
Compound Word Breakdown
Break down 'Menschenaffenart' into 'Mensch' (human), 'Affe' (ape), and 'Art' (species). This helps remember that it refers to species closely related to humans.
Gold Rule
Scientific Context
Use this term only when discussing taxonomy or biology. In everyday language, 'Affe' (ape) or 'Primat' (primate) is sufficient.
Word Origin
From 'Menschenaffe' (great ape) + 'Art' (species). 'Menschenaffe' combines 'Mensch' (human) and 'Affe' (ape), reflecting the close evolutionary relationship.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in biological and zoological contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing taxonomy or conservation.
Word Breakdown
Mensch
human
rootAffe
ape
rootArt
species
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