Categories: All - mutation - selection - migration - adaptation

by Nokwanda Buthelezi 6 years ago

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Principles of evolution

Natural selection is a fundamental principle of evolution where individuals or groups best suited to their environment have higher chances of survival and reproduction. This process results in the perpetuation of advantageous genetic traits within a population.

Principles of evolution

Principles of evolution

Adaption

Fitness

Genetic drift

Migration

Subtopic

Mutation

Natural Selection

The definition of it is a natural process that results in the survival and reproductive success of individuals or groups best adjusted to their environment and that leads to the perpetuation of genetic qualities best suited to that particular environment

natural process that results in the survival and reproductive success of individuals or groups best adjusted to their environment and that leads to the perpetuation of genetic qualities best suited to that particular environment

The researchers have found in an island community where there was a genetic disposition to mate earlier and have larger families. Over 140 years, the age at first reproduction dropped from 26 to 22 and this was due to natural selection.

century, researchers found in an island community where there was a genetic disposition to mate earlier and have larger families. Over 140 years, the age at first reproduction dropped from 26 to 22 and this was due to natural selection.