A Neanderthal premolar tooth (IMAGE)

University of Southampton

A Neanderthal premolar tooth

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A Neanderthal premolar tooth from the Almonda cave system, Portugal, seen from different angles. Isotopes of strontium were used to track the movement of this individual over the 2 to 3 years the enamel took to form.

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João Zilhão

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