Description
The Paleobiology of Australopithecus, 2013
Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology Series
Coordinators: Reed Kaye E., Fleagle John G, Leakey Richard E
Language: EnglishSubjects for The Paleobiology of Australopithecus:
Publication date: 02-2015
282 p. · 21x27.9 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 04-2013
282 p. · 21x27.9 cm · Hardback
Description
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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.
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