Physical anthropology

Physical anthropology

The branch of anthropology that studies the development of the human race in the context of other primate species.

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flora and fauna

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Terms of Latin origin that are commonly used in the sciences to refer to the plants (flora) and animals (fauna) in an environment.

cosmic radiation

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Streams of highly penetrating charged particles (composed of free electrons, protons, alpha particles, and a few heavier atom nuclei) that bombard the earth at high speed from outer space. On ...

ecological niches

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Specific micro-habitats in nature to which populations or organisms adapt. They are usually seen in terms of being food getting opportunities in the environment.

neurotransmitters

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Specialized proteins that relay, amplify and modulate electrical signals between neurons in the brain and nervous system.

melanocytes

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Specialized cells that produce melanin in the skin.

brachiator

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

An animal that travels through the trees by swinging under branches with a hand over hand motion. The smaller apes and some New World monkeys brachiate.

invertebrate

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

An animal that lacks an internal skeleton. All animals other than fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are invertebrates. Approximately 95% of all animals are invertebrates.