They said it resembled boisei more than any other known fossil hominid.

In the archive's frequently asked questions on fossil hominids (www.

Lucy is the nickname of a fossil hominid of the species Australopithecus afarensis.

Dr. Wood said their technique might help settle disputes over the classification of fossil hominids.

Ethiopia is well known for its significant fossil-bearing beds which have borne some of the oldest and most complete fossil hominids.

Lucy as a fossil hominid captured public notice, becoming almost a household name at the time.

Other chapters describe the fossil hominids of the Pleistocene.

The brain capacity of fossil hominids can be hard to measure because the skulls are often crushed or incomplete.

It is the second oldest fossil hominid in the world after Sahelanthropus tchadensis.

"Nothing can match the thrill of finding a fossil hominid," Dr. Leakey said.