Hominoid cranial fragment C016 / 5608
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Hominoid cranial fragment C016 / 5608
Hominoid (Sivapithecus meteai) cranial fragment. A lower fragment of the cranium showing the maxilla (upper jaw), incisors, canine, premolars and molars. Sivapithecus, an extinct ape from the Miocene, lived 9 million years ago. Remains have been found in Pakistan and Turkey. This specimen dates to 9 million years ago and was discovered in Yassorien, Turkey. Natural History Museum, London, UK
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Canidae Canine Carnivora Cenozoic Cranial Cranium Epitheria Eutheria Fragment Great Ape Haplorhini Hominid Hominidae Hominoid Hominoidea Incisor Mammal Mammalia Maxilla Miocene Molar Palaeontological Paleontological Phanerozoic Placental Mammal Prehistoric Primate Primates Simia Simian Simiiformes Teeth Tertiary Tertiary Period Theria Tooth Upper Jaw Caniformia Maxillae Palaeontology Ponginae Premolar
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This print showcases the Hominoid cranial fragment C016 / 5608, belonging to the extinct ape species Sivapithecus meteai. With a black background highlighting its intricate details, this lower cranium fragment reveals the fascinating anatomy of this ancient primate. The image captures various dental features such as the maxilla (upper jaw), incisors, canine, premolars, and molars. These teeth offer valuable insights into the diet and behavior of Sivapithecus. Living approximately 9 million years ago during the Miocene epoch, remains of this remarkable creature have been discovered in both Pakistan and Turkey. Unearthed in Yassorien, Turkey, this particular specimen dates back to precisely 9 million years ago. It is now housed at the prestigious Natural History Museum in London, UK – a testament to its scientific significance. This photograph not only serves as a window into our evolutionary past but also highlights the importance of paleontological research in understanding our own origins. The detailed study of hominoid fossils like these contributes greatly to our knowledge of primates' evolution and their place within Earth's history. With its meticulous composition and striking subject matter, this image invites viewers on an extraordinary journey through time – one that unravels secrets about our distant relatives from millions of years ago.
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