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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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Human evolution
transdetermination
Archaeology; Human evolution
During development, a process whereby an imaginal disc does not totally dedifferentiate but switches to another determined path.
nuchal plane (lower scale)
Archaeology; Human evolution
The area at the nape of the neck where the neck muscles attach, the lower portion of the occipital bone below the superior nuchal line.
core enzyme
Archaeology; Human evolution
The protion of the E. coli RNA polymerase that is the active enzyme and can be written as a2??'?.
pedigree analysis
Archaeology; Human evolution
A family tree investigation that involves the careful compilation of phenotypic records of the family over several generations.
orthoquartzite
Archaeology; Human evolution
A sandstone converted to quartzite with grains cemented only through infiltration and pressure. The cementing agent is usually quartz.
polygyny
Archaeology; Human evolution
Any type of social organization in which one male mates with more than one female.
