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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Sympatry

Archaeology; Human evolution

The occurrance of two or more poulations (species, etc.) in the same area.

A theory proposed by Francis Crick that proposes that the base at the 5' end of the anticodon (3' end of the codon) is not as constrained as the other two bases. This feature allows for less exact ...

Longitudinal study

Archaeology; Human evolution

Examination of changes in individuals over a given time span.

Biparental inheritance

Archaeology; Human evolution

Plant zygotes that show traits indicating chloroplast chomosomes from both parents are present and active.

Pelvis

Archaeology; Human evolution

The bony structure comprised of the sacrum and three paired bones: the ischimu, ilium, and pubis which fuse together in adults as paired innominates.

Step fracture

Archaeology; Human evolution

The scar left on the objective piece after a previous flake has been detached with step termination.

Sororate

Archaeology; Human evolution

A form of secondary marriage whereby, upon the death of a wife, her sister or some other close relative marries the surviving husband. This perpetuates the marital contract between groups.