Anat Rec April 2001 PMID 11275969

Endocast of Sambungmacan 3 (Sm 3): a new Homo erectus from Indonesia.

D C Broadfield, R L Holloway, K Mowbray, A Silvers, M S Yuan, S Márquez

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The discussions demonstrate high interest through mentions of the fossil's discovery history and unique features, with phrases like 'sejarah ditemukannya' (the history of its discovery) and references to its significance in human evolution. The tone is curious and supportive, reflecting acknowledgment of the fossil’s importance for understanding Indonesian and Asian H. erectus diversity.

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Participants seem to recognize the importance of the discovery for understanding human evolution, though not all debates delve deeply into its broader implications.

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The new fossil calvaria from Sambungmacan 3 (Sm 3) provides one of the most complete endocasts of Java H. erectus, revealing detailed brain morphology.
Comparative analysis shows Sm 3 exhibits a mix of features from both Indonesian and Chinese H. erectus, along with traits resembling later hominins, such as increased asymmetry and a more rounded frontal lobe.
Unique characteristics of Sm 3 include a distinctive transverse plane breadth and modern human-like traits, highlighting significant variation within Indonesian H. erectus and enriching our understanding of hominin diversity.]

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