| dc.contributor.author | Walter Neves | |
| dc.contributor.author | Leticia Valota | |
| dc.contributor.author | Clovis Monteiro | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-12-13T14:09:57Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-20T22:23:17Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-20T22:23:17Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-12-13T14:09:57Z | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://sajs.co.za/article/view/16362 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://digilib.fisipol.ugm.ac.id/repo/handle/15717717/55987 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Since discovery and description of the species, Sahelanthropus tchadensis has been at the centre of a great discussion around its classification as a hominin – the first of our lineage – or an ape. Many studies have been conducted in order to clarify this question, especially studies based on the morphology of the cranium and the post-cranial remains. In this study, we analysed the posterior dentition of S. tchadensis in relation to those of other hominins and chimpanzees, using a multivariate comparative metric analysis. Our results suggest that the posterior dentition of the Chad material lies in the range of well-established early Plio-Pleistocene hominins, supporting its classification as part of the hominin lineage. Significance: • The subject investigated in this study is important to the understanding of the first steps of human evolution. • Much has been discussed about this Chadian species. Some believe it is the first hominin, others believe it is an ape. • This study shows that the posterior dentition of tchadensis does not preclude it from being a hominin. | |
| dc.publisher | Academy of Science of South Africa | |
| dc.subject.lcc | Science; Science (General); Social Sciences; Social sciences (General) | |
| dc.title | Dental metrics of Sahelanthropus tchadensis: A comparative analysis with apes and Plio-Pleistocene hominins | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dc.description.doi | 10.17159/sajs.2024/16362 | |
| dc.title.journal | South African Journal of Science | |
| dc.identifier.oai | oai:doaj.org/journal:49be2fca32784a2693601a39685e1ac6 | |
