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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Artificial selection

Archaeology; Evolution

The process by which humans breed animals and cultivate crops to ensure that future generations have specific desirable characteristics. In artificial selection, breeders select the most desirable ...

Tarsier

Archaeology; Evolution

One of three species of small nocturnal primate belonging to the genus Tarsius, found in Sumatra, Borneo, Celebes, and the Philippines. They have a naked tail measuring 130-270 mm (about 5-11 inches) ...

George Gaylord Simpson

Archaeology; Evolution

One of the most influential palaeontologists of the 20th century and a leading developer of the modern synthesis. He wrote hundreds of technical papers in addition to many widely read popular books ...

Taxa

Archaeology; Evolution

Any named taxonomic group, such as the family Felidae, or the genus Homo, or the species Homo sapiens. Also, a formally recognised group, as distinct from any other group (such as the group of ...

Phylum

Archaeology; Evolution

One of the highest levels of taxonomic classification. See taxon.

Allele

Archaeology; Evolution

One of the alternative forms of a gene. For example, if a gene determines the seed colour of peas, one allele of that gene may produce green seeds and another allele produce yellow seeds. In a ...

Fossil

Archaeology; Evolution

Most commonly, an organism, a physical part of an organism, or an imprint of an organism that has been preserved from ancient times in rock, amber, or by some other means. New techniques have also ...