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Phrases with «fossil hominins»

"Fossil hominins" refers to ancient human-like creatures whose remains have been preserved in the form of fossils. These are our distant ancestors or close relatives who lived millions of years ago and provide important insights into the evolution of humans. Full definition

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Sentences with «fossil hominins»

  • Since 1973, the fieldwork at Hadar has produced more than 370 fossil specimens of Australopithecus afarensis between 3.4 and 3.0 million years ago — one of the largest collections of a single fossil hominin species in Africa — as well as one of the earliest known fossils of Homo and abundant Oldowan stone tools (ca. 2.3 million). (becominghuman.org)
  • Studies of fossil hominins suggest that their sturdy premolar teeth may have been used either to open seeds or chew starchy underground tubers and bulbs. (discovermagazine.com)
  • The researchers hope their results will be the new standard for fossil hominin body estimates. (sciencedaily.com)
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