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Evolution of australopithecines

Thu, 2011-08-04 00:56 -- John Hawks
TitleEvolution of australopithecines
Publication TypeBook Chapter
Year of Publication1992
AuthorsWood, BA
EditorJones, S, Martin, R, Pilbeam, D
Book TitleThe Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Evolution
Pagination231–240
PublisherCambridge University Press
CityCambridge
Keywords*file-import-10-07-12
Citation KeyWood:Cambridge:1992

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