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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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Foraminifera
Archaeology; Evolution
These invertebrates are very common in the global ocean, and their distinctive, chambered shells are common in the fossil record as far back as 550 million years. Although very few today exceed 9 mm ...
Meme
Archaeology; Evolution
The word coined by Richard Dawkins for a unit of culture, such as an idea, skill, story, or custom, passed from one person to another by imitation or teaching. Some theorists argue that memes are the ...
Amino acid
Archaeology; Evolution
The unit molecular building block of proteins, which are chains of amino acids in a certain sequence. There are 20 main amino acids in the proteins of living things, and the properties of a protein ...
Neutralism
Archaeology; Evolution
The theory that much evolution at the molecular level occurs by genetic drift.
Neutral theory
Archaeology; Evolution
The theory that much evolution at the molecular level occurs by genetic drift.
Diatom
Archaeology; Evolution
These single-celled algae are common among the marine phytoplankton. Their glassy, two-part shells have intricate patterns and fit together like the two parts of a shirt box.
Coral
Archaeology; Evolution
These tiny animals make calcium carbonate skeletons that are well known as a key part of tropical reefs. The skeletons of the extinct rugose and tabulate corals are known from fossils.
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