SOCA 105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Omnivore, Gigantopithecus, Primatology
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The process of change within the genetic make up of species over time. Biological and physical anthropology: studies humans as biological organisms, studies humans by comparing them to other organisms, studies the evolution of the modern human form. Building a theory of evolution: charles darwin (1809-1888, mutations. A change in the genotype of an individual through the alternation of the chromosomes of dna: gene flow, natural selection. The exchange of genes between populations as a result of interbreeding. Nature or environmental circumstances determine which characteristics are essential for survival. Can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful in terms of adaptation and/or reproductive success: gene flow ( pg. Primate characteristics: arboreal adaptations, dentition, eyesight, and brain size, morphological. The form or structure of things and in biology those things are organisms and in primatology those organisms are primates: reproduction, maturation. Gain skills necessary for locating food and shelter. Evolution of primate order: emergence of the hominoids.
