Around 3 million years ago, the Australopithecus line split into two distinct lineages. The __________ australopithecines were found in both East and South Africa and had a heavy build with specialized teeth.

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The description matches that of the robust australopithecines, also known as Paranthropus. The gracile australopithecines, on the other hand, had a more slender build and less specialized teeth. Male is not a type of australopithecine, and anamensis is a specific species within the Australopithecus genus.

Around 3 Million Years Ago, the Australopithecus Line Split into Two