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How Do Archaeologists Attempt to Recognize the Existence of Ranking

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How do archaeologists attempt to recognize the existence of ranking in the archaeological record? Give specific examples of different characteristics that assist in determining whether or not an ancient society was ranked.


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Community Structure

The organization, composition, and arrangement of species within an ecological community, including their relationships and interactions.

Limiting Resources

Essential resources that are in short supply, thus limiting the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or population.

Ecological Significance

The importance of a species, habitat, or ecological process in maintaining ecosystem health, diversity, and function.

Species Richness

A count of the number of different species present in a specific area, reflecting the biodiversity in that region.

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