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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primer

Archaeology; Human evolution

See RNA primer.

distal end of flake

Archaeology; Human evolution

The location on a flake that shows the type of termination opposite the striking platform.

bipedal

Archaeology; Human evolution

Two-legged.

descent group

Archaeology; Human evolution

A kin group whose membership is based on a rule of descent. Appropriate descent status entitles a person to be a member of the group.

monotypic

Archaeology; Human evolution

A taxon containing limited variation or internal subdivision, with one immediately subordinate taxon (e.g., a species with only one subspecies or race).