Unnatural selection

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounThe selection of certain genes caused by the actions of humans, especially the intentional intervention in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits; eugenics, selective breeding or culling.

Synonyms

artificial selection counterselection natural selection selection sexual selection positive eugenics eugenics supernatural selection negative eugenics selective advantage neo-eugenics evolutionary theory

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