The Paleobiology of Australopithecus
Download or Read eBook The Paleobiology of Australopithecus PDF written by Kaye E. Reed and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Kaye E. Reed |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 287 |
| Release | : 2013-03-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789400759190 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9400759193 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Paleobiology of Australopithecus by : Kaye E. Reed
Book excerpt: 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.
