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This response addresses taxonomic classifications for ancient hominin teeth fossils found in Ethiopia, providing insights into their evolutionary significance.

June 3, 2026Open Access

Author response of: Taxonomic assignments for the 3.4 Ma to 1.1 Ma hominin postcanine teeth from the Usno and Shungura Formations, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia. Round#3

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This response addresses taxonomic classifications for ancient hominin teeth fossils found in Ethiopia, providing insights into their evolutionary significance.
Reviewed taxonomic classifications of hominin postcanine teeth from the Usno and Shungura Formations.
Included expert recommendations and insights for accurate assignments.
Clarified taxonomic links between the postcanine teeth and known hominin species.
Enhanced understanding of hominin evolution during the specified time period.

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A recommendation of: Leslea J. Hlusko, Franck Guy, Mario Modesto-Mata, Marina Martínez de Pinillos, Marianne F. Brasil, Ian Towle, Arthur Thiebaut, Jean-Renaud Boisserie Taxonomic assignments for the 3. 4 Ma to 1. 1 Ma hominin postcanine teeth from the Usno and Shungura Formations, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia https: //doi. org/10. 31233/osf. io/g7kfxᵥ8

Author response of: Taxonomic assignments for the 3.4 Ma to 1.1 Ma hominin postcanine teeth from the Usno and Shungura Formations, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia. Round#3

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