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microevolution

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mi·cro·ev·o·lu·tion (mkr-v-lshn, -v-)
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Evolution resulting from a succession of relatively small genetic variations that often cause the formation of new subspecies.
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The idea that microevolution happens faster in warmer environments is not new.
Evolution in animals is faster in regions with warmer climates by Asian News International
In this way, the distinction appears to parallel (appropriately enough) the distinction between microevolution and macroevolution in biology.
Some problems with spontaneous order by Sandefur, Timothy / Independent Review
Genome microevolution of chikungunya viruses causing the Indian Ocean outbreak.
Chikungunya outbreak, Singapore, 2008 by Leo, Yee S.; Chow, Angela L.P.; Tan, Li Kiang; Lye, David C.; Lin, Li; Ng, Lee C. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
 
 
 
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