paranthropus robustus

Question 1

when and where did the Paranthropus robustus live?

Answer 1

lived 1.5 - 2.5 million years ago
in South Africa

Question 2

what is the height and weight of the Paranthropus robustus?

Answer 2

1.5-1.7m tall
50-70kg

Question 3

describe the key physical characteristics of the Paranthropus robustus

Answer 3

cranial capacity = 520cc
large sagittal crest for chewing muscles
very large molars and premolars
prognathisms present
large zygomatic arches, heavy brow ridges
structures for bipedalism