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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shear

Archaeology; Human evolution

In chewing, the action resulting from applied forces created when tooth surfaces slide relative to each other, a cutting force.

spongy bone

Archaeology; Human evolution

See cancellous bone.

pubis

Archaeology; Human evolution

The front of the pelvis, formed by the parts of the innominate that meet at the midline.

alternation of generations

Archaeology; Human evolution

The two distinct reproductive phases of green plants in which stages alternate between haploid cells and diploid cells (gametophyte cells and sporophyte cells).