Archaeology

Archaeology

The scientific study of physical remains, whether monuments, artifacts or relics of past human life, cultures or activities.

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ribosome

Archaeology; Evolution

The site of protein synthesis (or translation) in the cell, mainly consisting of ribosomal RNA.

genus

Archaeology; Evolution

The second-to-lowest category in taxonomic classification. The phrase "species name" generally refers to the genus and species together, as in the Latin name for humans, Homo ...

group selection

Archaeology; Evolution

The selection operating between groups of individuals rather than between individuals. It would produce attributes beneficial to a group in competition with other groups rather ...

genotype

Archaeology; Evolution

The set of two genes possessed by an individual at a given locus. More generally, the genetic profile of an individual.

kingdom

Archaeology; Evolution

The second highest level of taxonomic classification of organisms (below domains). Classification schemes at the kingdom level have changed over time. Recent molecular data have ...