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Who was australopithecus?

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Australopithecus is a genus of extinct hominids. Evidence of these creatures was first found in eastern Africa. Paleontologists believe that Australopithecus was the first genus in the line of human evolution to exhibit lengthened neurons in the brain with increased ability.

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What is the Latin name for Australopithecus?

Australopithecus is a latin name.Australopithecus literally means "southern ape". "Austral" southern or South from Latin and "pithecus" from "pithēkos" meaning "ape" in greek. The name now applies to many different species besides africanus including Australopithecus anamensis, Australopithecus afarensis, Australopithecus garhi, Australopithecus boisei, Australopithecus robustus and Australopithecus sediba.


What do Australopithecus do when another Australopithecus dies?

they did a burial


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the Australopithecus were five feet tall


Did Australopithecus have celebrations?

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How strong was Australopithecus?

Australopithecus was about the size and strength of a chimpanzee.


Did Australopithecus use tools?

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What was the Australopithecus's Africanus diet?

The Australopithecus Africanus were Russovores.


What is the plural of Australopithecus?

The plural form of Australopithecus is Australopithecines.


What tools did Australopithecus use?

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When was Australopithecus garhi created?

Australopithecus garhi was created in 1997.


When was Australopithecus afarensis created?

Australopithecus afarensis was created in 1978.


When was Australopithecus anamensis created?

Australopithecus anamensis was created in 1995.