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Anthropology

The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.

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synapsids

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The reptilian group from which the mammals ultimately emerged.

hybrid

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The result of a cross or mating between two different kinds of parents.

polygenic

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The result of the interaction of several genes.

conjugal relationship

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

conjugal relationship, is the study of marriage relationships between spouses.

soil texture

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The relative proportion of clay, silt and sand sized particles in a soil.

fossil

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The remains or traces of any ancient organism.

radioactive decay

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The regular process by which radioactive isotopes break down into their decay products with a half-life which is specific to the isotope in question (see also radiocarbon dating).