The skull of Homo floresiensis may have been under greater strain than the skulls of its australopith cousins when it chewed its food, putting it at greater risk than earlier human relatives of dislocating its jaw. (IMAGE)

Duke University

The skull of Homo floresiensis may have been under greater strain than the skulls of its australopith cousins when it chewed its food, putting it at greater risk than earlier human relatives of dislocating its jaw.

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A computer simulation of a Homo floresiensis cranium shows the pattern of stress and strain in the bones of the face during biting. Areas under high strain are shown in white, pink and red.

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Please credit Ledogar lab, Duke University

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