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Sivapithecus & human mandible
A human mandible (on the left) compared with a Sivapithecus mandible. Sivapithecus, an extinct ape from the Miocene, is believed to have lived 9 million years ago. Remains have been found in Pakistan and Turkey
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In this intriguing comparison, the left side of the image showcases a modern human mandible, a key bone structure in the lower jaw that plays a crucial role in speech, chewing, and facial expressions. On the right, an ancient Sivapithecus mandible, hailing from the Miocene epoch around 9 million years ago, sheds light on our primate past. Sivapithecus was an extinct ape species, with remains discovered in Pakistan and Turkey. This great ape was part of the Hominidae family, which also includes modern humans and other hominids. The Sivapithecus mandible, with its distinctive features, provides valuable insights into the evolutionary history of primates, including hominids and humans. The Sivapithecus mandible, like the human one, is a part of the mammalian skeletal system, belonging to the class Mammalia, order Primates, and infraorder Haplorhini. This comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two mandibles, offering a glimpse into the anatomical continuity between our ancient ancestors and ourselves. The Cenozoic Era, which began around 66 million years ago, saw the emergence of placental mammals, including primates, and the evolution of Hominoidea, the superfamily that includes hominoids (apes) and hominids (humans and their extinct ancestors). The Epitheria, a subclass within Mammalia, is the group that includes both primates and other placental mammals. This comparison of a human and Sivapithecus mandible is a testament to the rich history of life on Earth and the fascinating journey of evolution. It underscores the importance of studying fossils and the role they play in understanding our past and the connections between various species.
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