Exam 4 Flashcards
Types of primate social groups
female offspring unit, Monogamous Pair Polyandrous group, One male several females group, multimale group, fission-fusion society
How does grooming function among primates
Picking through fur to remove dirt, parasites, and other materials that may be presented.
Social grooming is common among primates and reinforces social relationships.
Monogamous Pair Polyandrous group
Male-Female pair and pre-adult offspring female with one or more males and offspring
On Male Several Females group
Male with several females: called a harem when the group is a subunit of a larger unit.
Multimale group
several males with several females and offf spring
Fission fusion society
Several groups varying in size and composition.
Fission fusion society
Several groups varying in size and composition.
Stratigraphy
study of rock strata and their chronology
Artifact?
artifact is something made by humans and often is a primitive tool, structure, or part of a functional item. An example of an artifact would be a cooking pot found by archaeologists that Ancient Romans might have used.