australopithecine

[US]/ɔːstrəlˈoʊpɪθiːn/
[UK]/aw-strəl-oh-pih-teen/
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Translation

adj.Relating to or characteristic of Australopithecus.
n.A member of the Australopithecus genus, an extinct group of primates that lived in Africa between 4 and 2 million years ago.
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australopithecine fossil

early australopithecine species

australopithecine skeleton remains

australopithecine evolution

australopithecine brain size

australopithecine diet

living australopithecines

australopithecine locomotion

australopithecine ancestors

Example Sentences

the australopithecine species lived millions of years ago.

scientists study australopithecine fossils to learn about human evolution.

australopithecine remains provide insight into early hominins.

many believe that australopithecines were bipedal.

australopithecine characteristics include small brain size and long arms.

researchers have identified several australopithecine species.

australopithecine footprints were discovered in ancient sediment.

the study of australopithecine behavior is ongoing.

australopithecines are considered a crucial link in human ancestry.

comparing australopithecine and modern human skulls reveals differences.

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