Compare a robust hominin with A. afarensis and a modern human. Study the cranial traits of the robust hominins. View a three-dimensional image of a robust hominin cranium. Robust Hominin, A. afarensis, and a Modern Human
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Paranthropus Australopithecus afarensis Modern Homo sapiens Cranial Traits of Robust Hominins
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Figure 8-5b
Rotate Two Paranthropus Crania
Have a look at a reproduction of each of the better-known Paranthropus fossils. Can you see the robust characteristics as you rotate the fossil?
Think about: How do are the chewing structures of Paranthropus different from yours? How are they the same? |
