ANTH 1150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Hominini, Homininae, Ape
9 Dec 2016
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Zoological taxonomy a method of classifying animals. Used by biologists to indicate how closely related different species are to each other genetically and anatomically. Early humans depended on physical attributes for survival (learned behaviours were important but biological natures still dictated their actions. Humans have come to rely increasingly on learned behaviour as a way of adapting to their environment (have become committed to culture as a vehicle for solving the problems they confronted). Cultural ability distinguishes humans from any other creatures. Human culture came into existence 2. 5 million years ago. Primate order a group of mammals that includes lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, and apes. Primate evolution is very connected to trees. Adaptation a process that organisms undergo to achieve a beneficial adjustment to an available environment. Results in the characteristics of organisms that fit them to the particular set of environmental conditions they generally are found in.
