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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Palimpset

Archaeology; Human evolution

Writing material that is used more than one time after earlier writing has been erased.

Fitness

Archaeology; Human evolution

A measure of fertility and survivorship reflecting genetic variation. See also Darwinian fitness.

Mobility art

Archaeology; Human evolution

A term used for the portable art of the Ice Age, comprising engravings and carvings on small objects of stone, antler, bone, and ivory.

Endscraper

Archaeology; Human evolution

A flake tool with retouch on the distal end. The retouched area has an angle that approaches 60o to 90o.

Band

Archaeology; Human evolution

A simple form of human social organization, consisting of one or more families.

Inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry (ICPS)

Archaeology; Human evolution

Based on the same basic principles as OES (optical emission spectrometry), but the generation of much higher temperatures reduces problems of interference and produces more accurate results.