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genus

[jee-nuhs] / ˈdʒi nəs /


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The fossil, uncovered in South Africa's Sterkfontein Caves in 1998 and nicknamed "Little Foot," has long been considered part of the Australopithecus genus.

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That patchwork is reflected in its genus name.

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"This newly reconstructed cranium further emphasizes the anatomical diversity seen in early members of our genus, which is only likely to increase with future discoveries."

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Close relatives in the genus Prognathodon had massive heads, powerful jaws, and robust teeth, and are thought to have been opportunistic predators capable of attacking large prey.

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A new study involving Kobe University examined species in the genus Balanophora to understand how non-green, asexual plants develop and survive.

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