LH 4
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| Catalog no. | LH 4 |
|---|---|
| Common name | Laetoli Hominid 4 |
| Species | Australopithecus afarensis |
| Age | 2.9–3.9 million years |
| Place discovered | Laetoli, Tanzania |
| Date discovered | 1974 |
| Discovered by | Mary Leakey |
LH 4 or Laetoli Hominid 4[1] is the catalogue number of a fossilized mandible which was discovered by Mary Leakey in 1974 from Laetoli, Tanzania.[2]
Observations
The specimen is 2.9–3.9 million years old and is mandible of an adult Australopithecus afarensis with all molars present and a fairly large canine.[3] Most anterior teeth and rami are missing. But, the dental arcade is in a good condition with little or no evidence of distortion.[2]
References
- ^ "Lateoli". ntz.info. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
- ^ a b "LH 4". eFossils. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
- ^ Tanner (31 August 1981). On Becoming Human. CUP Archive. pp. 180–. ISBN 978-0-521-28028-0. Retrieved 16 October 2012.