Evolution

Evolution

Of or pertaining to the change in the genetic composition of a population during successive generations, as a result of natural selection acting on the genetic variation among individuals, and resulting in the development of new species.

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Continental drift

Archaeology; Evolution

The process by which the continents move as part of large plates floating on Earth's mantle. See plate tectonics.

Duplication

Archaeology; Evolution

The occurrence of a second copy of a particular sequence of DNA. The duplicate sequence may appear next to the original or be copied elsewhere into the genome. When the duplicated sequence is a gene, ...

Archetype

Archaeology; Evolution

The original form or body plan from which a group of organisms develops.

Biosphere

Archaeology; Evolution

The part of Earth and its atmosphere capable of sustaining life.

Cranium

Archaeology; Evolution

The part of the skull that protects the brain in vertebrates.

Gestation

Archaeology; Evolution

The period in animals bearing live young (especially mammals) from the fertilisation of the egg and its implantation into the wall of the uterus until the birth of the young (parturition), during ...