SK 48 is a fossilized skull of the species Paranthropus robustus. It was found at Swartkrans, South Africa, in 1950 by a quarry-worker. [1] Estimated to be about 1.8 million years old, it is …

SK 48 is the cranium of an adult robust australopith. Most of the skull (minus the lower jaw) is preserved and is relatively undistorted by the fossilization process, although some damage did …

Jan 3, 2024 · SK 46 preserves the left half of the braincase and the nearly complete palate of Paranthropus robustus. It has features typical of P. robustus, including large zygomatic arches …

Paranthropus robustus is a species of robust australopithecine from the Early and possibly Middle Pleistocene of the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa, about 2.27 to 0.87 (or, more …

Jan 21, 2024 · Eye orbits of SK 48, Paranthropus robustus. Image: John Hawks. A time traveler who looked at the species of our ancient relatives around 1.5 million years ago would find that …

The iconic skull, SK 48, provides a good illustration of the anatomy of the cranium of P. robustus with its sagittal crest, large, thick cheekbones, and relatively large molar teeth. This virtual lab …

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Nov 7, 2004 · SK-48, formerly called Paranthropus crassidens, greatly increased what is known about australopithecines. The Transvaal cave site where it was found was blasted by …

The Australopithecus robustus skull SK-48 was discovered by Fourie in Swartkrans, South Africa in 1950 and described by R. Broom in 1952. SK-48, formerly called Paranthropus crassidens , …

Details: SK48 is an excellent example of Paranthropus robustus (also categorized as Australopithecus robustus). The large molars, cheekbones and dish shaped face are typical …