What is another name for Zinjanthropus?
Paranthropus boisei
Homo habilis
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo erectus
Answer
Paranthropus boisei, also known as Zinjanthropus, was a species of early hominid that lived in East Africa during the Pleistocene epoch. It was first discovered in 1959 by Mary Leakey at the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, and is known for its robust build, large teeth, and relatively small brain size. Paranthropus boisei is believed to have been a vegetarian, and its diet likely consisted of tough plants and fruits.
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