Catalog no. LH 4 Age 2.9–3.9 million years Date discovered 1974 | Common name Laetoli Hominid 4 Place discovered Laetoli, Tanzania | |
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Species Australopithecus afarensis | ||
LH 4 or Laetoli Hominid 4 is the catalogue number of a fossilized mandible which was discovered by Mary Leakey in 1974 from Laetoli, Tanzania.
Observations
The specimen is 2.9–3.9 million years old and is mandible of an adult Australopithecus afarensis with all molars present and a fairly large canine. Most anterior teeth and rami are missing. But, the dental arcade is in a good condition with little or no evidence of distortion.
References
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