microevolution

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Noun microevolution has 1 sense

microevolution - evolution resulting from small specific genetic changes that can lead to a new subspecies
--₁ is a kind of evolution, phylogeny, phylogenesis

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Microevolution

Description:

Microevolution refers to small-scale changes in the genetic makeup of a population over a relatively short period of time.

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Noun (Scientific Sense):

In biology, microevolution is the study of slight genetic variations that occur within a species.

Noun (General Sense):

Microevolution can also refer to gradual changes and adaptations in human culture and society over time.

Verb:

Some scientists believe that certain environmental factors can microevolve organisms to better suit their surroundings.

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