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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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Precision grip
Archaeology; Human evolution
Fine manipulation with the finger and thumb tips, as in turning a screwdriver.
Genomic library
Archaeology; Human evolution
The collection of molecular clones that contain at least one copy of every DNA sequence in the genome.
Insertion sequence (IS) element
Archaeology; Human evolution
The simplest transposable genetic element found in prokaryotes. It is a mobile segment of DNA that contains genes required for the process of insertion of the DNA segment into a chromosome and for ...
Vertebral spine
Archaeology; Human evolution
A blade of bone projecting dorsally from a vertebra, serving as an attachment site for several ligaments and muscles, also called a spinous process.
Quartz
Archaeology; Human evolution
A mineral composed of the elements silicon and oxygen (silicon dioxide) that occurs in multiple forms.
Transcription terminator sequence (terminator)
Archaeology; Human evolution
A transcription regulatory sequence located at the distal end of a gene that signals the termination of transcription.
Dorsal surface of flake
Archaeology; Human evolution
The side of a flake or detached piece that shows evidence of previous flake removals or the original surface of the rock.
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