australopith

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of australopith.
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2. Any of the hominids of the extinct genus Australopithecus.

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Examples

“The incisors are more similar in size to the molars compared to earlier australopiths—a condition which is also more humanlike. The limb bones indicate⟳ A. garhi had small stature like⟳ earlier australopiths.”

“Most authorities would nowadays concur that the australopiths were generally committed to habitats with at least some trees, to which they were more or less tied for sleeping and for shelter⟳ from predators during the day, as well as for a large part of their sustenance.”

“Later we'll consider⟳ how these principles apply⟳ to australopith craniofacial function, but first let's review⟳ briefly how different australopiths accommodated large teeth and big masticatory muscles, and how they grew large, buttressed faces.”

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