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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Homozygous

Archaeology; Evolution

Having identical alleles for a particular trait. See also homozygote.

Gamete

Archaeology; Evolution

Haploid reproductive cells that combine at fertilisation to form the zygote, called sperm (or pollen) in males and eggs in females.

Heavy metals

Archaeology; Evolution

Metals with a high relative atomic mass, such as lead, copper, zinc, and mercury. Many of them are toxic.

Ernst Mayr

Archaeology; Evolution

Mayr's work has contributed to the synthesis of Mendelian genetics and Darwinian evolution, and to the development of the biological species concept. Mayr has been universally recognised and ...

Gastropod

Archaeology; Evolution

Meaning "stomach foot," this name refers to the class of mollusks that contains the most species. Gastropods include snails and slugs that are marine, freshwater, and terrestrial.

Arboreal

Archaeology; Evolution

Living in trees.

Jerry Johnson

Archaeology; Evolution

Johnson's research interests focus on the interactions and evolutionary relationships of amphibian and reptilian species of tropical American and Mexican desert ecosystems. Johnson specialises in ...