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KNM ER 1813 is a skull of the species ''Homo habilis''. It was discovered in Koobi Fora, Kenya by Kamoya Kimeu in 1973, and is estimated to be 1.9 million years old. Its characteristics include an overall smaller size than other ''Homo habilis'' finds, but with a fully adult and typical ''H. habilis'' morphology. It is an adult (the third molars were completely erupted and showed signs of wear) with an estimated cranial capacity of only 510 cc. ''KNM'' means Kenya National Museums. ''ER'' means East Rudolf (referring to Lake Rudolf, the former name of Lake Turkana). ==See also== * List of fossil sites ''(with link directory)'' * List of hominina (hominid) fossils ''(with images)'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「KNM ER 1813」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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