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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tetrasomy

Archaeology; Human evolution

The aberrant, aneuploid state in a normally diploid cell or organism in which an extra chromosome pair results in the presence of four copies of one chromosome type and two copies of every other ...

sternocleidomastoid muscle

Archaeology; Human evolution

Extends from the mastoid process and superior nuchal line to the sternum and the clavicle, rotating and stabilizing the head.

home base

Archaeology; Human evolution

A particular place where individuals can expect to meet each other and engage in social and other activities.

a collection of fauna

Archaeology; Human evolution

A group of fossil animals that are living or found within the context of geographical or geological, thought the tosample of natural communities.

metopic suture

Archaeology; Human evolution

Midline suture joint between the two sides of the frontal bone, an uncommon variation in adults.

domestic group

Archaeology; Human evolution

A social group occupying or centered in a dwelling house, living (and usually eating) together, and characteristically exercising corporate control over family property.