Australopithecus africanus, they found, had a human-like trabecular bone pattern in the metacarpals that are consistent with the forceful opposition of the thumb and fingers during tool use.

Small clusters of pits in tooth enamel may be traced back to a single evolutionary lineage millions of years ago.

And we did not find this pitting in the southern Africa species Australopithecus africanus, despite a large sample of more than 500 teeth. However, it does appear in the earliest Omo ...

And we did not find this pitting in the southern Africa species Australopithecus africanus, despite a large sample of more than 500 teeth. However, it does appear in the earliest Omo ...

And we did not find this pitting in the southern Africa species Australopithecus africanus, despite a large sample of more than 500 teeth. However, it does appear in the earliest Omo Australopithecus ...

And we did not find this pitting in the southern Africa species Australopithecus africanus, despite a large sample of more than 500 teeth. However, it does appear in the earliest Omo ...

Credit: Getty Images Botanical Name: Agapanthus africanus 'Neverland' Sun Exposure: Part sun Soil Type: Organic, medium moisture, well-draining Soil pH: Slightly acidic (5.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: ...

Some researchers noticed that P. robustus shared features with Australopithecus africanus. In particular, dental traits hinted at overlaps that seemed too close for comfort. Those overlaps eventually ...