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 | — |