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Anthropology

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2. Does this mean that modern humans' foot structure is

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Thu Jul 5, 2018, 05:29 AM

Jul 2018

more recently evolved than other parts of the body? I find this fascinating. It sounds to me--a total ignoramus about evolution--as if we held on to what I would call ape-like physical characteristics where we needed them longer, in this case to be able to shelter in trees. I guess there's probably a sub-speciality of anthropology dealing with evolution of the human foot? If I were 60 years younger I might want to study this--right now I'm happy for anything anyone tells me about anything.

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Ancient Human Ancestors Had to Deal with Climbing Toddlers [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2018 OP

But doesn't that go without saying? Article more substantial than headline, ... nt greyl Jul 2018 #1

Does this mean that modern humans' foot structure is cyclonefence Jul 2018 #2

No, not necessarily Loki Liesmith Jul 2018 #3