‘Homo bigheads’: Newfound human species roamed China’s woodlands with extra-large heads

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Early humans of Homo juluensis had a large head shape, with measurements notably larger than those of Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.​

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Homo juluensis lived approximately 300,000 years ago in eastern Asia, specifically roaming the woodlands of northeastern China. The fossils designated as Homo juluensis are fragmented and include several pieces of skull, jaw, and some teeth, as reported by Folha de S.Paulo. The remains of at least 16 individuals have been found, exhibiting unique characteristics such as larger skulls and teeth than Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, according to El Tiempo.

"The molars from Xujiayao of our type specimen are also quite large," Christopher Bae commented. "One of the things that always stood out about the molars from Denisova was that they were quite large," he added. The proposed relationship between Homo juluensis and Denisovans is based mainly on similarities in dental characteristics, particularly molar size and bite surfaces.

However, more research is needed to confirm the connection between Homo juluensis and the Denisovans.

 

[AV1611VET]

Another missing link found?

 

[Ophiolite]

Thank you for the information; new to me.

I apologise for this, but on reading it I was immediately reminded of a oneliner by the British comedian Milton Jones. "My cousin just died of a massive head injury. There is always a risk of that happening if you have a massive head."

 

[Mark Quayle]

Early humans of Homo juluensis had a large head shape, with measurements notably larger than those of Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.​

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Homo juluensis lived approximately 300,000 years ago in eastern Asia, specifically roaming the woodlands of northeastern China. The fossils designated as Homo juluensis are fragmented and include several pieces of skull, jaw, and some teeth, as reported by Folha de S.Paulo. The remains of at least 16 individuals have been found, exhibiting unique characteristics such as larger skulls and teeth than Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, according to El Tiempo.

"The molars from Xujiayao of our type specimen are also quite large," Christopher Bae commented. "One of the things that always stood out about the molars from Denisova was that they were quite large," he added. The proposed relationship between Homo juluensis and Denisovans is based mainly on similarities in dental characteristics, particularly molar size and bite surfaces.

However, more research is needed to confirm the connection between Homo juluensis and the Denisovans.

I know an architect, very intelligent, and at 65 years, still a very full head of hair, with which to cover his very large head, and frame his huge flat face. He doesn't look wrong, exactly, but he doesn't look right. I'm thinking it is genetic, nothing else, so, I'm wondering what the difference is between this and what they are talking about. It's like when I first saw the artists' renditions of Lucy—"Hey! I know her!"

 

[RileyG]

That's really fascinating! Wonder how many people have their long gone DNA?

 

[Ophiolite]

That's really fascinating! Wonder how many people have their long gone DNA?

I understand that, thus far, no DNA has been recovered from the available samples. I think this is a consequence of both age and the tropical conditions that accelerate deterioration. It is also, I think, not certain that any interbreeding occured.

 

[RileyG]

I understand that, thus far, no DNA has been recovered from the available samples. I think this is a consequence of both age and the tropical conditions that accelerate deterioration. It is also, I think, not certain that any interbreeding occured.

Ah, that makes sense! Thank you!

 

[Nithavela]

Another missing link found?

Yes, but bad news: 2 new gaps in the fossil record.

 

[Warden_of_the_Storm]

Yes, but bad news: 2 new gaps in the fossil record.

Not really, no.

 

[Bradskii]

Not really, no.

It's an old creationist trope. If they say that there's a gap between 2 million years ago and one million and you find one, then they'll say 'Ha. Now there's two gaps. One between 2 million and 1.5 million. And another between 1.5 million and 1 million'.

 

[Tinker Grey]

It's an old creationist trope. If they say that there's a gap between 2 million years ago and one million and you find one, then they'll say 'Ha. Now there's two gaps. One between 2 million and 1.5 million. And another between 1.5 million and 1 million'.

TBF, I'm not sure I've ever heard a creationist actually make that argument. ISTM that is more of a joke about the way creationists think.

Could be wrong, though.

 

[Larniavc]

Homo juluensis lived approximately 300,000 years ago

So not about gay guys engaging in hubris?

 

[Aryeh Jay]

So not about gay guys engaging in hubris?

You are terrible.

I read it as "Hobo" and had a similar remark.