Unexpectedly rapid evolution of mandibular shape in hominins

Unexpectedly rapid evolution of mandibular shape in hominins

Abstract Members of the hominins – namely the so-called ‘australopiths’ and the species of the genus Homo – are known to possess short and deep mandibles and relatively small incisors and canines. It is commonly assumed that this suite of traits evolved in early members of the clade in response to c...

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Main Authors: P. Raia, M. Boggioni, F. Carotenuto, S. Castiglione, M. Di Febbraro, F. Di Vincenzo, M. Melchionna, A. Mondanaro, A. Papini, A. Profico, C. Serio, A. Veneziano, V. A. Vero, L. Rook, C. Meloro, G. Manzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2018-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25309-8

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25309-8

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