Physical anthropology

Physical anthropology

The branch of anthropology that studies the development of the human race in the context of other primate species.

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Free-ranging population

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A non-captive group of primates or other animals that is living in its natural habitat, largely free from constraints imposed by humans.

Lipids

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A class of organic molecules that include fats, oils, and waxes.

A radiometric dating method based on the fact that trace amounts of radioactive atoms, such as uranium and thorium, in some kinds of rock, soil, and clay produce constant low amounts of background ...

Sex-limited gene

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A gene that can be inherited by both genders but is usually expressed in only males or females. See sex-controlled gene.

Random sample

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A sample that is selected by a researcher without any bias whatsoever. In other words, all samples in a population have an equal probability of being selected. This can be achieved by using a ...

Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The equation (p²+2pq+q² = 1) used by population geneticists to determine probable genotype frequencies of a population for specific traits. By comparing these frequencies for subsequent ...