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The variability of patterns of sexual dimorphism in the hominoid skull

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Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses are applied to a number of cranial dimensions and angles from living hominoids in order to investigate the patterns of sexual dimorphism in these groups. Clear differences in patterns of cranial sexual dimorphisms are demonstrated not only between genera but also within a single species (Homo). These differences overlay the common finding of a sexual size difference in all groups. The results imply that caution is required in using the sexual dimorphisms of living hominoids as models for those anticipated in fossils.

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  1. Morphometrics Laboratory, Department of Anatomy, University of Leeds, Leeds, W. Yorks, UK

    P. O'Higgins, D. R. Johnson & W. J. Moore

  2. Centre for Computer Studies, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, Warwks, UK

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O'Higgins, P., Johnson, D.R., Moore, W.J. et al. The variability of patterns of sexual dimorphism in the hominoid skull. Experientia 46, 670–672 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01939929

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