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Term: Evolutionary Trend

Definition: An evolutionary trend refers to a pattern or direction of change in the characteristics of species over time. It reflects the cumulative effect of natural selection and other evolutionary mechanisms that result in the development of new traits or the modification of existing ones.

Sense 1 (Popular):

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A prevailing direction or tendency of evolution exhibited by multiple species or a group of related species.

Example Sentence: The evolutionary trend among mammals shows a general shift towards larger body size over millions of years.

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Sense 2 (Local):

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A specific developmental trend observed within a particular ecosystem or population, influenced by local environmental factors.

Example Sentence: In the everglades, the evolutionary trend among species of plants is the adaptation to survive in waterlogged soil conditions.

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