New research sheds light on Neanderthals' distinctive features
Study appears to rule out theory that Neanderthals’ facial shape was adapted for a powerful bite
With their prominent noses, protruding faces and swept-back cheekbones, Neanderthals were nothing if not striking. Now researchers say they have unpicked why our big-browed cousins had such distinctive features.
Previous research has suggested a number of possible explanations for Neanderthals’ facial shape, including that it enabled a forceful bite with the front teeth – a theory based on their relatively large incisors and signs of tooth wear.
from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2GPW2aB
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