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Australia is linked to plant-based foods through archaeological evidence showing that early humans utilized these resources as part of their adaptation to the environment [1]. Specifically, research indicates that early modern humans in Australia exploited hard-to-process plant foods by 65,000 years ago [2], a practice further confirmed by findings at the Madjedbebe site [3].
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The role of Plant Foods in the evolution and Dispersal of early Humans kernsverlag.com 3 facts
claimEarly modern humans who populated Australia by 65,000 years ago likely utilized specialized economic roles to exploit a wide range of resources, including hard-to-process plant foods.
claimArchaeological research in Island Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Guinea has provided new evidence for the role of plant foods in early human adaptations to novel environments.
referenceFlorin et al. (2020) documented the use of plant foods by humans at the Madjedbebe site in Australia between 65,000 and 53,000 years ago.