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Absolute and relative dating techniques are important investigative tools used in paleoanthropology. Fossil and non-living remains provide important clues in helping to resolve important issues related to human evolution. These techniques each have their advantages and disadvantages, but used together can complement one another. What are the basic differences between absolute and relative dating methods? What are some examples of each and how are they each are applied?
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Describing the characteristics of a species should include a list of traits common to all members in that species that distinguish them from other species. It is important however, to also note the differences within a species and to take care to avoid confusing these differences arising within from those differences between species. What are some of the sources of anatomical variation within primate species that can potentially cause this confusion? Within these sources of variations, what are some important clues that help us make distinctions from the physical evidence?





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