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Extremely thick cranial vaults have been noted as a diagnostic characteristic of Homo erectus since the first fossil of the species was identified, but potential mechanisms underlying this seemingly unique trait have not been rigorously investigated. Cranial vault thickness (CVT) is not a monolithic trait, and the responsiveness of its layers to environmental stimuli is unknown.
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- Copes, Lynn (Author)
- Kimbel, William H. (Thesis advisor)
- Schwartz, Gary T (Committee member)
- Spencer, Mark A. (Committee member)
- Ravosa, Matthew J. (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
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2012
Subjects
- Physical anthropology
- Evolution & development
- Physiology
- Allometry
- bone physiology
- experimental animal models
- Homo erectus
- skeletal robusticity
- Craniology
- Homo erectus--Morphology.
- Homo erectus
- Homo erectus--Physiology.
- Homo erectus
- Primates--Morphology.
- Primates
- Primates--Physiology.
- Skull--Physiology.
- Skull
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- Partial requirement for: Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2012Note typethesis
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 564-606)Note typebibliography
- Field of study: Anthropology
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