Evolution

Evolution

Of or pertaining to the change in the genetic composition of a population during successive generations, as a result of natural selection acting on the genetic variation among individuals, and resulting in the development of new species.

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prosimian

Archaeology; Evolution

One of the group of primates that includes lemurs and lorises; the other two primate groups are tarsoids and anthropoids.

bipedalism

Archaeology; Evolution

Of hominids, walking upright on two hind legs; more generally, using two legs for locomotion.

avian

Archaeology; Evolution

Of, relating to, or characteristic of birds (members of the class Aves).

aperture

Archaeology; Evolution

Of a camera, the adjustable opening through which light passes to reach the film. The diameter of the aperture determines the intensity of light admitted. The pupil of a human eye is a self-adjusting ...