Australopithecus Africanus Apr 2026

: Latin Australo (southern), Greek pithecus (ape), and africanus (of Africa).

: Rounder cranium, less sloping face, and smaller teeth than earlier hominins. australopithecus africanus

: Had human-like ankle joints and pelvis for efficient ground walking. Evolutionary Significance : Latin Australo (southern), Greek pithecus (ape), and