Theses - Biological Anthropology
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The role of modularity and integration in shaping primate pelvic girdle evolution
This thesis represents, to date, the most comprehensive investigation into the influence of integration (covariation) and modularity (the organisation of integrated units) on the morphological evolution of the primate ... -
Root Problems in Human Variation
This dissertation is an investigation of post-canine tooth root morphology in a global sample of modern humans. Tooth roots are variable in number, shape and orientation, and internal canal form and number do not necessarily ... -
The Agricultural Transition in Upper Nubia: An Analysis of Mandibular Morphology and Oral Health
Research has shown that the biological and morphological effect of the transition to agriculture varied widely by population and geographical region. In Upper Nubia, the shift to full-scale agriculture included transitional ... -
Branching out: A comparative analysis of demographic determinants of mammalian speciation
Mammalian speciation is not usually an instantaneous event. It is a protracted process, the course and outcome of which is determined by the interaction between demographic and genetic processes. These demographic processes ...
