zinjanthropus

• Früher verwendete Gattungsbezeichnung für ausgestorbene Homininen, die heute meist als Paranthropus boisei (früher Australopithecus boisei) eingeordnet werden; bekannt durch Fossilfunde in Ostafrika.

A genus to which the extinct hominin species Australopithecus boisei was formerly assigned, known from fossil remains found in East Africa.

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1. Extinct hominid genusC2formalscientific

   A former genus of early hominids, now generally considered synonymous with Australopithecus, specifically referring to the species Australopithecus boisei.

   Zinjanthropus

   • The fossil known as Zinjanthropus boisei was discovered by Mary Leakey in 1959.
   • Zinjanthropus is now classified under the genus Australopithecus.
   • The robust skull of Zinjanthropus indicates a specialized diet.

   Synonymeaustralopithecusparanthropus