Analysis of wear patterns on fossil teeth from East African hominins suggests the diets of Paranthropus aethiopicus and Paranthropus boisei were softer than had been thought, according to a study.

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By examining patterns (see image) within the enamel of both the fossil and modern teeth, the scientists calculated and compared rates of growth. On supporting science journalism ...

Pattern Of Teeth Eruption For Darwinius Similar To Lemurs Than That Of Monkeys. by Lakshmi Darshini on Sep 14 2015 4:24 PM. Ancestor to lemurs and lorises, the ancestor to monkeys, ...

Analysis of wear patterns on fossil teeth from East African hominins suggests the diets of Paranthropus aethiopicus and Paranthropus boisei were softer than had been thought, according to a study ...