Homo sp. pelvis comparison C016 / 5935
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Homo sp. pelvis comparison C016 / 5935
Homo sp. pelvis comparison. Side view comparison of pelvis (ischium) of a male Homo heidelbergensis, (Broken Hill E719) and a cast of Homo erectus Pelvis (OH28) discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by an assistant of Mary Leakey in 1971. Natural History Museum, London, UK
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Africa African Cast Comparing Comparison Epitheria Eutheria Fossil Fossilised Great Ape Haplorhini Hominid Hominidae Hominini Hominoid Hominoidea Homo Homo Erectus Homo Heidelbergensis Ischium Mammal Mammalia Olduvai Placental Mammal Primate Primates Simia Simian Simiiformes Theria Broken Hill Homo Rhodesiensis Pelvis
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This print showcases a side view comparison of two significant pelvis specimens, shedding light on the evolution and anatomy of our ancient ancestors. The black background accentuates the intricate details of this mammalian marvel, transporting us back in time to Africa's rich fossil heritage. On the left stands a cast of Homo erectus Pelvis (OH28), discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania in 1971 by an assistant of Mary Leakey. This remarkable find provides invaluable insights into the physical characteristics and locomotion patterns of Homo erectus, one of our early hominid relatives. Its presence here symbolizes the enduring quest for understanding our evolutionary past. Opposite it is a male Homo heidelbergensis pelvis (Broken Hill E719), originating from Broken Hill in present-day Zambia. This particular specimen represents another crucial link in our ancestral lineage and offers clues about the morphological variations within Homo heidelbergensis populations. The Natural History Museum in London proudly houses these fossilized treasures, preserving them as testaments to human origins. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded that these bones once supported great apes who roamed African landscapes millions of years ago. Through this duo comparison, scientists continue to unravel mysteries surrounding hominin evolution and anatomical adaptations over time. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about ourselves and our place within the animal kingdom.
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