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Craniofacial plasticity in ancient Peru.
Anthropologischer Anzeiger; Bericht uber die biologisch-anthropologische Literatur - 1 Jan 2015
Stone Jessica H, Chew Kristen, Ross Ann H, Verano John W
Abstract excerpt
Numerous studies have utilized craniometric data to explore the roles of genetic diversity and environment in human cranial shape variation. Peru is a particularly interesting region to examine cranial variation due to the wide variety of high and low altitude ecological zones, which in combination with rugged terrain have created isolated populations with vastly different physiological adaptations. This study...
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