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Notes on the Pelvis of the Fossil Ape-Men

Thu, 2011-08-04 00:50 -- John Hawks
TitleNotes on the Pelvis of the Fossil Ape-Men
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1950
AuthorsBroom, RA, Robinson, JT
JournalAmerican Journal of Physical Anthropology
Volume8
Pagination489–494
Keywords*file-import-10-07-15
Citation KeyBroom:1950g

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