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Archaeology
The scientific study of physical remains, whether monuments, artifacts or relics of past human life, cultures or activities.
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heterodontic
Archaeology; Human evolution
Teeth of the same type (for instance incisors, premolars, etc.) that differ in size or form.
occlusion
Archaeology; Human evolution
The positions of the teeth when the jaws are closed and their biting surfaces touch.
retouch
Archaeology; Human evolution
Intentional modification of a stone tool edge by either pressure or percussion flaking technique. Modification by use is considered usewear as opposed to retouch.
race
Archaeology; Human evolution
A group of individuals geographically (and for humans also culturally) determined who share a common gene pool and varying combinations of distinguishing characteristics.
Sub-categories
- Archaeobotany (69)
- Archaeology tools (308)
- Artifacts (109)
- Dig sites (82)
- Evolution (16298)
- General archaeology (5791)
- Human evolution (26719)
- Palaeoethnobotany (26)
- Zooarchaeology (28)