The origins and persistence of Homo floresiensis on Flores: biogeographical and ecological perspectives

@article{Dennell2014TheOA,
  title={The origins and persistence of Homo floresiensis on Flores: biogeographical and ecological perspectives},
  author={Robin Dennell and Julien Louys and Hannah J. O'Regan and David M. Wilkinson},
  journal={Quaternary Science Reviews},
  year={2014},
  volume={96},
  pages={98-107}
}
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