Term
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Definition
"Black Skull"
"Robust Australopithecine"
East Africa
2.5 mya |
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Term
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Definition
"Robust Australopithecine"
East Africa
2.2-1.0 mya |
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Term
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Definition
"Robust Australopithecine"
Southern Africa
2.2-1.5 mya |
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Term
| Paranthropus Cranial Morphology |
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Definition
-similar in size and shape to Australopithecine cranium
-prominent sagittal crest
-wide and flaring zygomatic arch (attachment for masseter muscle)
-concave face
-deep palate
-incisors & canines reduced
-post canine megadontia |
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Term
| Paranthropus Post Cranial Morphology |
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Definition
-similar to australopithecines
-long arms and fingers for climbing
-short legs
-no evidence of tools |
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