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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Human evolution

Conservative model

Archaeology; Human evolution

A DNA replication scheme in which the two parental strands of DNA remain together and serve as a template for the synthesis of a new daughter double helix.

Higher primate

Archaeology; Human evolution

Anthropoid.

Apical ancestor (ancestress)

Archaeology; Human evolution

The ancestor or ancestress from which descent is traced (the "apex" of the triangle of descendants).

Scapular spine

Archaeology; Human evolution

The projecting structure extending transversely across the back of the scapula, holding the attachment for muscles such as the deltoid and trapezius, and terminating in the acromion process that ...