Human evolution

Human evolution

Otherwise known as anthropogeny; anything of or relating to the study of the origin and evolution of Homo sapiens as a distinct species from other hominids, great apes and placental mammals.

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peer-polity interaction

Archaeology; Human evolution

The full ranges of exchanges taking place - including imitation, emulation, competition, warfare, and the exchange of material goods and information - between autonomous (self-governing) ...

pseudodominance

Archaeology; Human evolution

The unexpected expression of a recessive trait, caused by the absence of the dominant allele.

tuff

Archaeology; Human evolution

A consolidated deposit of volcanic ash, transported to the site by air or more often water.

polity

Archaeology; Human evolution

A politically independent or autonomous social unit, whether simple or complex, which may in the case of a complex society (such as a state) comprise many lesser dependent components.