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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collagen

Archaeology; Human evolution

A fibrous protein that is the chief constituent part of connective tissue in bone.

fovea

Archaeology; Human evolution

A shallow depression or pit.

seasonality

Archaeology; Human evolution

Aspects of the environment, or of adaptations to it, that differ from one time of year to another.

gamete

Archaeology; Human evolution

Mature reproductive cells that are specialized for sexual fusion. Each gamete is haploid and fuses with a cell of similar origin but of opposite sex to producea diploid zygote.

malar

Archaeology; Human evolution

See zygomatic.

computed axial tomography (CAT or CT)

Archaeology; Human evolution

The method by which scanners allow detailed internal views of bodies such as mummies. The body is passed into the machine and images of cross-sectional "slices" through the body are produced.