The Paleobiology of Australopithecus, 2013
Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology Series

Coordinators: Reed Kaye E., Fleagle John G, Leakey Richard E

Language: English

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The Paleobiology of Australopithecus
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282 p. · 21x27.9 cm · Hardback

Australopithecus species have been the topic of much debate in palaeoanthropology since Raymond Dart described the first species, Australopithecus africanus, in 1925. This volume synthesizes the geological and paleontological context of the species in East and South Africa; covers individual sites, such as Dikika, Hadar, Sterkfontein, and Malapa; debates the alpha taxonomy of some of the species; and addresses questions regarding the movements of the species across the continent. Additional chapters discuss the genus in terms of sexual dimorphism, diet reconstruction using microwear and isotopic methodologies, postural and locomotor behavior, and ontogeny. 

Part 1:  Geological and Paleontological Context.- Part 2:  Sites and Species.- Part 3: Biogeography.- Part 4:  Paleobiology.

Kaye Reed focuses on community ecology to understand the framework of Pliocene hominin evolution and the interactions of living primates. She is currently exploring how changing environments affect Australopithecus evolution in Ethiopia. She also conducts research in South Africa to understand hominin landscape use along the west coast.

Focuses on understanding the palaeoanthropology of a particular genus, Australopithecus

Synthesizes information on the genus Australopithecus

Discusses alpha taxonomy, adaptive radiations, adaptations, phylogeny, biogeography, and paleoecology of the various species ?

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras