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We Now Know What Denisovans Looked Like

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Briefings

A recent analysis of Denisovan skulls reveals a distinct appearance for our archaic cousins, challenging previous assumptions about their morphology. This finding, published in Nautilus, provides a visual reconstruction of their skeletal structure based on available fossil data.

Key points

• Denisovan skulls exhibit a specific cranial shape that differs from earlier reconstructions.
• The analysis relies on existing fossil specimens rather than new discoveries.

Context

This research helps clarify the physical characteristics of Denisovans, an extinct hominin species that lived in Asia and contributed to modern human diversity.

Limitations

The analysis is based solely on existing fossil specimens, limiting the scope to known remains and excluding potential new discoveries.

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