Ancient 'Lucy' Species Ate A Different Diet Than Previously Thought

Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 07:21 in Paleontology & Archaeology

(PhysOrg.com) -- Research examining microscopic marks on the teeth of the "Lucy" species Australopithecus afarensis suggests that the ancient hominid ate a different diet than the tooth enamel, size and shape suggest, say a University of Arkansas researcher and his colleagues.

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