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  1. Fields of Study
  2. evolutionary biology
  3. evolution
  4. selection pressure

Preferred term

selection pressure

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The selection pressure is defined as the degree to which the better individuals are favoured. The higher the selection pressured, the more the better individuals are favoured.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • evolutionary pressure

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/286571

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