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Dental metrics of Sahelanthropus tchadensis: A comparative analysis witha pes and Plio-Pleistocene hominins.
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South African Journal of Science . Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 120 Issue 7/8, p129-4. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Since discovery and description of the species, Sahelanthropus tchadensis has been at the centre of a great discussion around its classification as a hominin - the first of our lineage - or an ape. Many studies have been conducted in order to clarify this question, especially studies based on the morphology of the cranium and the post-cranial remains. In this study, we analysed the posterior dentition of S. tchadensis in relation to those of other hominins and chimpanzees, using a multivariate comparative metric analysis. Our results suggest that the posterior dentition of the Chad material lies in the range of well-established early Plio-Pleistocene hominins, supporting its classification as part of the hominin lineage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MULTIVARIATE analysis
*SKULL
*DENTITION
*MIOCENE Epoch
*COMPARATIVE studies
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00382353
- Volume :
- 120
- Issue :
- 7/8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- South African Journal of Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178890300
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2024/16362