Abstract
Paleoecology is the study of the relationships between organisms and their environments in the past. The principal application of paleoecology in anthropology is to the study of paleoanthropology. Paleoecology provides a framework for understanding human evolution within the context of changing environments, influenced and influencing both biotic and abiotic aspects of their surroundings.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The International Encyclopedia of Anthropology |
Publisher | wiley |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118924396 |
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Publication status | Published - 2018 |