作者: Ashley S. Hammond , Sergio Almécija , Yosief Libsekal , Lorenzo Rook , Roberto Macchiarelli
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHEVOL.2018.06.010
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摘要: Abstract Here we analyze 1.07–0.99 million-year-old pelvic remains UA 173/405 from Buia, Eritrea. Based on size metrics, is likely associated with an already described pubic symphysis (UA 466) found nearby. The morphology of was quantitatively characterized using three-dimensional landmark-based morphometrics and linear data. Buia specimen falls within the range variation modern humans for all metrics investigated, making it unlikely that shared last common ancestor Late Pleistocene Homo species would have had australopith-like pelvis. discovery adds to increasing number fossils suggesting postcranial erectus s.l. variable and, in some cases, nearly indistinguishable human morphology. This Eritrean fossil demonstrates human-like may origins Early Pleistocene, potentially later African H. erectus.