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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Transducing phage

Archaeology; Human evolution

The phage that is the vehicle by which genetic material is shuttled between bacteria.

Formation

Archaeology; Human evolution

A defined unit of rock within a stratigraphic section at the given locality.

Antibody

Archaeology; Human evolution

A protein molecule that recognises and binds to a foreign substance introduced into the organism.

A projection found on the proximal ventral surface of a detached piece below the striking platform. Some researchers believe that a pronounced lip indicates the detached piece was removed with a soft ...

Isotopic analysis

Archaeology; Human evolution

An important source of information on the reconstruction of prehistoric diets, this technique analyses the ratios of the principle isotopes preserved in human bone; in effect the method reads the ...