Australopithecus afarensis: Difference between revisions
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[[Laetoli Site | [[1978 Laetoli Site]]<br /> | ||
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Revision as of 16:48, 15 February 2008
Australopithecus afarensis is an extinct primate species which to some is still considered the "missing link" of human evolution. The monumental remains known as "Lucy" stemmed from one of the most famous paleoanthropological finds in recent history. This ancient species is thought to have lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago and remains the subject of heated discussions within many scholarly circles.
Distinguished Digs
1974 Afar Depression Site
2006 Afar Depression Site
1978 Laetoli Site
Physical Attributes
Bipedal Locomotion
Relative Brain Size