Famous Anthropologists
Natural Selection
Early Hominids
Early Primate Evolution
Lemurs ;)
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This famous anthropologist and naturalist is credited with his theory of evolution through natural selection which eventually led to the studies of Darwin.
Alfred Russel Wallace
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Who is credited with the theory of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
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What is Bipedalism?
A form of locomotion where an organism moves on two limbs or legs. (Typically its rear legs)
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What are Paleontologists commonly known for?
Recovering, describing, and interpreting fossil remains.
100
What type of lemur is this?
Ring-Tailed Lemur
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One of the most famous primatologist and anthropologist. Well known for her work with chimpanzees.
Jane Goodall
200
What is natural selection?
(Definition can vary)- The theory that organisms that have adapted to their environment tend to have a better chance of survival and will also tend to have more offspring.
200
What shape of spine do hominins possess?
S-shaped spine
200
What are the three distinct families of the Eocene Primates?
Adapidae, Omyidae, Anthropoids
200
Identify this lemur
Mouse Lemur
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This famous zoologist and conservationist conducted research on gorillas in Rwanda from 1966 until 1985 when she was murdered.
Dian Fossey
300
The famous location where Darwin studied finches in hopes of learning more about natural selection.
The Galapagos Islands
300
What is the name of this famous hominid that was discovered in 1974?
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Lucy (Australopithecus)
300
What era did apes flourish?
Miocene
300
Identify this lemur
Indri Lemur