Discuss How Adaptations to Local Environments Have Likely Influenced the Evolution

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Essay

Discuss how adaptations to local environments have likely influenced the evolution of skin color in different geographic regions of the world.

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Definitions:

Sensory Neglect

A condition often resulting from brain damage where an individual ignores stimuli on one side of their body or the space around them.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Acid-Fast Staining

A laboratory technique used to identify mycobacteria and other bacteria with waxy cell walls, making them resistant to decolorization with acid-alcohol.

Waxy Cell Wall

A characteristic feature of certain bacteria, providing protection and contributing to their virulence by resisting desiccation and antibiotics.