Re: Oldovan tools associated with Paranthropus

On 5/2/25 12:40 PM, Pandora wrote:

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abo7452
 "Extraoral cutting and pounding with stone tools could have provided access to carcasses and within bone nutrients, and made plant and animal tissue easier to chew and digest, potentially allowing Paranthropus to expand its diet."
 Then why the massive jaws and teeth and cranial superstructures for muscle attachment (cranial cresting) in this taxon?

Well color me surprised!
You're about to change your position, because you're agreeing with me!
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