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Diminutive Peoples Took Different Paths to Petite

Aug 3, 2015
A study compares the growth patterns of the short-statured Baka, Efé, and Sua ethnic groups in Africa. The Baka have slow growth rates in infancy, while the Efé and Sua are born small. The study suggests potential convergent evolution and its role in human adaptation.
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