Sentences with phrase «reflect local adaptation»

Variation in pigmentation among human populations may reflect local adaptation to regional light environments, because dark skin is more photoprotective, whereas pale skin aids the production of vitamin D. Although genes associated with skin pigmentation have been identified in European populations, little is known about the genetic basis of skin pigmentation in Africans.

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Similarly, many ventures are based around business methods and concepts that have been successful in developed countries, but with adaptations made to reflect local conditions, such as «Careem,» the Uber of Pakistan.

Geographical variation in song dialect may reflect acoustic adaptation to different environments and / or serve as a signal of local adaptation.