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Dictionary » T » Thumbs Thumbsthumb The first digit on the radial side of the hand. Synonym: digitus primus, pollex, first finger. Origin: A.S. Thuma ![]()
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Results from our forumPitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation... enough brains that are capable of “higher” functions. The original, direct adaptation was based on the fact that intelligence and opposable thumbs helps with survival. Specifically, the structure of our brains allows for learning and problem solving, and the structure of our bodies allows ...
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adaptations in humansAssuming hunter gatherer: i would start with our tall uprightness, opposable thumbs, gestation period, brain size, heat adaptations-sweat,lack of hair. Just to start you off. Presently as Astus said we are changing our environments to suit us instead of the other ...
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adaptations in humansWhat environment???? We create our environment using our brains and opposable thumbs... Does it maybe mean a more natural environment like what hunter-gatherers would have had to deal with?
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Re: New perspectives in theory of evolution... it is rather sure that such development will not be undergo exponential growth, so it must be under logistic. http://wm59.inbox.com/thumbs/b_19cf00_a148cffd_oG.gif.thumb In 1972 J.S.Gould and N.Eldredge proposed new conception of mikroevolution (arising of specieses) called ...
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