ANTHROP 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Sandie Shaw, Foramen Magnum, Australopithecus
27 Nov 2017
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Physical sciences (e. g. , geology); biological sciences; and social sciences. Result: is that there is some disagreement regarding the numbers of different species in, for instance, the genus australopithecus. Remember: there is a market value in splitting naming a new species can result in 31001$, grants, tenure, etc. Position of foramen magnum (shown in red)- human (middle) chimp (further back) Dog skeleton- pure quadruped ( located super far back) Shape of the pelvis broad and low. Structure of femur and knee humans have larger knee joint, for absorption of weight. Discovered 1992-93 in ethiopia by tim white and his team. 110 fossil specimens from a number of individuals. An awkward bipedal huge hands and feet, long ngers; could walk but was. Reduced size of front teeth, esp. canines indicates little con ict, and generalized diet. Found exclusively in east and south africa [so far ] Higher degree of sexual dimorphism than humans but less than apes.
