We propose that procedures of separation have two functions, namely first, to establish the integrity of individual parts, and second, to make previously joint entities discreet and therefore countable. This allows taking stock of available resources, including evaluating the use of individual objects, a process that is especially adaptive under conditions of threat of contagious disease and resource scarcity.

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清洁和分离程序反映了资源问题

我们建议分离程序有两个功能，首先，建立各个部分的完整性，其次，使以前的联合实体谨慎，因此可数。这允许盘点可用资源，包括评估单个对象的使用，这一过程在传染病威胁和资源稀缺的情况下特别具有适应性。