Review of: New insights into the ontogeny of Paranthropus boisei offered by a juvenile maxilla from the Shungura formation (Ethiopia). Round#2/Reviewer#2

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the developmental growth patterns of Paranthropus boisei based on a newly discovered juvenile maxilla.
• Review of existing literature on Paranthropus boisei
• Analysis of juvenile maxilla morphology
• Comparison with adult specimens
• Identified unique features of juvenile maxilla that inform growth patterns
• Provided insights into dietary adaptations during development
• Highlighted variability in morphological traits among specimens

Abstract