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Most breadth measurements of this fragmentary cranium are distinctly greater
than in M.3078 , whereas the length measurements are very similar . The degree
of excavation of the canine fossae is nearly identical in both specimens .
Most breadth measurements of this fragmentary cranium are distinctly greater
than in M.3078 , whereas the length measurements are very similar . The degree
of excavation of the canine fossae is nearly identical in both specimens .
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In overall size , female skulls of Parapapio antiquus are very similar to those of P.
broomi , whereas male skulls of the latter species are considerably larger than
those of the former , suggesting a lesser degree of sexual dimorphism for P.
In overall size , female skulls of Parapapio antiquus are very similar to those of P.
broomi , whereas male skulls of the latter species are considerably larger than
those of the former , suggesting a lesser degree of sexual dimorphism for P.
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P. whitei is very similar to P. broomi , showing a slight tendency to elongation ,
especially in M3 . Again , P. antiquus appears to be very aberrant with its gradual
increase of the index in mesio - distal direction . The indices for the distal
breadths ...
P. whitei is very similar to P. broomi , showing a slight tendency to elongation ,
especially in M3 . Again , P. antiquus appears to be very aberrant with its gradual
increase of the index in mesio - distal direction . The indices for the distal
breadths ...
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| Title | Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 59, Issue 1 Annals of the South African Museum, South African Museum |
| Contributor | South African Museum |
| Publisher | The Museum, 1971 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 9 Dec 2009 |
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