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Name 6 archaeological markers used to identify animal domestication. | 1)Range extension 2)Increased reliance on particular taxa 3)Morphological change [observable skeletally] 4)Demographic change 5)Cultural signs 6)Genetic markers from aDNA |
Common characteristics of domesticated animals that are not observable archaeologically. | Behavior and soft tissue changes like pelage or ear shape. |
Specific example of morphological change associated with domestication of a specific animal. | Body size;body proportions;horn shapes |
What is neotony? How does it relate to the domestication process? | Neotony is retention of juvenile characters in mature individuals. Relates to domestication because juvenile traits where promoted because of a tendency to be submissive. |
Some behavioral and physical characteristics of neotony. | Behavioral: submissive behavior Physical: rounded skull; high forehead;large eyes;short snout |
What are some examples of indirect cultural evidence of domestication? | deliberate burial; pathologies; material evidence; wall paintings; animal figurines |
Why are changes in demographic profiles of animals represented in archaeological materials important? | Shows evidence of herd management and selective harvesting. |
What are some animals that show reduced body size related to domestication? Larger body size? What may have caused these changes in size? | -sheep,goats,pigs,cattle -guinea pigs,chickens -Allows for easier handily or more meat. |