Examine the Paranthropus robustus mandible below This is a

Last updated: 12/1/2023

Examine the Paranthropus robustus mandible below This is a cast of another specimen found from South African Drimolen Mark all that apply below It s front teeth incisors are tiny Especially compared to the Australopithecus specimens above That is most robust aka the beefiest mandible ever If you like a strong jaw Paranthropus may be the one for you All that bone around the teeth really helped the teeth stay secure while doing heavy chewing O Those back teeth the molars are ridiculously huge and flat with thick enamel It s like is has its own built in grinding stones Must have been eating lots of hard and gritty foods It has a 2 1 2 3 dental formula but dang of those premolars are nearly as broad and flat as the molars It s so specialized in this adaptation towards harder foods