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20228
Comments This table demonstrates the relative body sizes of the australopithecines compared to several extant taxa. Furthermore, the degree of body size sexual dimorphism can also be observed.
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Title mass_height.jpg
Image Type Diagram
ID 20228
20229
Comments This table details the average cranial capacities of several australopithecine species and extant primate taxa. It should noted that these estimates are often based on a very small number of specimens.
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Title cranial_cap.jpg
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ID 20229
20942
Comments This table shows some of the morphological characteristics that can be used to dinstinguish Australopithecus from Paranthropus.
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Title australopithecus_vs_paranthropus.jpg
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ID 20942
20932
Scientific Name Australopithecus afarensis
Comments The articulation between these two bones is almost identical to that of modern humans.
Specimen Condition Model
Body Part distal end of the femur and proximal end of the tibia
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Title al-129-1afar.jpg
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Image Content Body Parts
Voucher Number A.L. 129-1
ID 20932
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