Phrases with «selective pressure»

Selective pressure refers to the influence or force that determines which individuals or traits are more likely to survive and reproduce in a population. It refers to the factors that determine the success or failure of certain individuals or traits, shaping the genetic makeup of a species over time. Full definition

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Sentences with «selective pressure»

A small isolated population would also be subject to more intense selective pressures of their isolated environment. (fossilmuseum.net)
As these structures are costly to grow and maintain, this finding similarly points to a strong selective pressure on these traits. (sciencedaily.com)
This was in fact a form of selective pressure for humans to have to deal with. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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