ANTH 100A Lecture Notes - Lecture 43: Coevolution, Neoteny, Gigantism
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Taxon diverges from original gene pool, establishing symbiotic protection and. Dispersal relationship with animals feeding upon it. Humans interfere with life cycles, producing plants and animals that are less fit . Indehiscence, seed dispersal mechanisms, dormancy cycles, chemical defenses. Process of domestication is a hallmark of complex settled societies. Domestication often produces significant changed in a plant due to intensive selection imposed by farmers. Neolithic revolution is one of the most important times in prehistory. Pods so not burst and scatter seeds. Involves capture and taming of animals, removal from natural habitats, control of breeding conditions. Selection for desirable traits which, by their character render animal less fit . Ex. fat-tailed sheep; milk production; wool that requires shearing. O the analysis of faunal remains can give insight into when domestication occurred and the form it took. Large numbers of young animals suggest culling.
