Definition of Microevolution in English :

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Microevolution meaning in English

Meaning of Microevolution in English

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Microevolution pronunciation in English

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Microevolution

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Noun

1. microevolution

evolution resulting from small specific genetic changes that can lead to a new subspecies

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Microevolution

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noun
1. 
evolutionary change over a short period
Look how quickly bacteria become resistant to antibiotics … there's microevolution taking place in front of our eyes every day.
2. 
evolutionary change on a small scale
Look how quickly bacteria become resistant to antibiotics … there's microevolution taking place in front of our eyes every day.

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Microevolution

see synonyms of microevolution
noun
small-scale hereditary changes in organisms through mutations and recombinations, resulting in the formation of slightly differing new varieties

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Microevolution

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n.
Small-scale evolution consisting of genetic changes occurring usually within a single species and over a shorter period of time than in macroevolution.

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