robust australopithecine

C20127
concept

A robust australopithecine is an extinct hominin of the genus Paranthropus characterized by a heavy skull, large jaws, and massive chewing teeth adapted for processing tough, fibrous plant foods.

Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
robust australopith 1

Instances (3)

Instance Via concept surface
Paranthropus robustus
Paranthropus boisei robust australopith
Paranthropus aethiopicus