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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eclectic

Archaeology; Human evolution

Coming from many sources, as an eclectic diet.

tetratype (T)

Archaeology; Human evolution

One of the three types of tetrads possible when two genes are segregating in a cross. The T tetrad contains two parental and two recombinant nuclei, one of each parental type and one of each ...

extension

Archaeology; Human evolution

Straightening out, a movement in which the angle of a limb joint increases. Opposite of flexion.

matrix

Archaeology; Human evolution

The physical material within which artifacts are embedded or supported.

A detached piece produced by cracks initiated away from the point of applied force. These flakes usually have a pronounced lip, contracting lateral margins immediately below the striking platform, ...

metaquartzite

Archaeology; Human evolution

A quartzite of metamorphic origin as opposed to a sedimentary origin. The quartz grains in metaquartzite are usually deformed and fused from heat and pressure.