Human evolution

Human evolution

Otherwise known as anthropogeny; anything of or relating to the study of the origin and evolution of Homo sapiens as a distinct species from other hominids, great apes and placental mammals.

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Ecology

Archaeology; Human evolution

The interrelationships between organisms or populations and their environment.

Angular torus

Archaeology; Human evolution

A raised and thickened ridge at the back of the posterior temporalis muscle attachment, where the line marking the furthest backward extent of its fan-shaped fibres angles downward and forward.

Embryo

Archaeology; Human evolution

An organism just after conception; for instance, in humans during the first eight weeks of in-utero development.

Hypoplasia

Archaeology; Human evolution

Interrupted enamel formation, leaving transverse lines, pits, or grooves visible on the enamel surface.

Temporal bone

Archaeology; Human evolution

Complex bone on the side and base of the cranium that includes the ear, mandibular joint, and a portion of the side of the braincase.

Tektites

Archaeology; Human evolution

Streamlined glassy objects found in some soils that result from meteoric impacts that throw silicon-rich material into the upper atmosphere that fuses into a glass as it heats up during its return.

Chromatin

Archaeology; Human evolution

The piece of DNA-protein complex that is studied and analyzed. Each chromatin fragment reflects the general features of chromosomes but not the specifics of any individual chromosome.