American Journal of Physical Anthropology · 1982 · 451 citations · 0 references
HumanitiesAnatomyBiologyBioarchaeologyPrehistoric ArchaeologyVertebrate PaleontologyAfrican ArchaeologyArchaeological Evidence For Human EvolutionFaunal Remains AnalysisHominin Fossil RecordComparative Hominin ArchaeologyEarly Hominin EvolutionFossil Primate AnatomyFossil Vertebrate AnatomyHominin Cranial EvolutionHominin Cranial Fossil MorphologyPaleoanthropological ExcavationPaleoanthropological Fossils
Abstract The upper part of the Pliocene Hadar Formation, central Afar, Ethiopia, has yielded a 40% complete fossil hominid skeleton (A.L. 288‐1, “Lucy”). This specimen is described in detail and selected measurements and illustrations are provided.