Paranthropus robustus. These two early hominids are using flint tools. P. robustus means \robust equal of man\" Âand the name is sometimes used interc

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Paranthropus robustus. These two early hominids are using flint tools. P. robustus means \robust equal of man\" Âand the name is sometimes used interchangeably with Australopithecus robustus. P. robustus had a long, broad flattish face with facial buttressing and a powerful lower jaw. It was heavily built and its diet included vegetarian food. This species lived from to 1 million years ago."

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