Evolution and Hominin Species

Flashcards based on lecture notes about evolution, speciation, and hominin species.

Acclimatization is a __ change.

Physiological change that is temporary.

Adaptation is a __ change.

Genetic change that is long term.

__ speciation occurs when there is a physical barrier.

Speciation caused by a physical or geographical barrier.

A real example of Allopatric Speciation is __.

The Grand Canyon separates squirrel populations

__ speciation occurs when there are extreme habitat changes without a barrier.

Speciation due to extreme changes in habitat without a physical barrier.

__ is an early hominin species known as 'Lucy'.

An early hominin with bipedal lower limbs and an ape skull from East Africa.

__ is from South Africa.

Hominin from South Africa with a parabolic dental arcade and precision grip.

__ is known for use of fire and migration out of Africa.

An early Homo species known for larger brain size, fire use, and migration out of Africa.

__ was the first large game hunter

First large game hunter, first to live in a cold climate

__ is the species of all modern human beings.

The species of all modern human beings.

__ fossil are in Europe and Asia.

Fossils found in Europe and Asia with traits like an occipital bun and mid-facial prognathism.

__ variation is observed between different species.

Variation observed BETWEEN different species.

__ variation is observed within the same species.

Variation observed WITHIN the same species.