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(evolutionary theory, historical) The hypothesis that posits that orthogenesis works by means of natural selection..
Therefore, there is evidence that orthoselection (sensu White, 1973) takes place in a karyotypic format in some lineages and particular formats in others, and could be associated with specific adaptive values that have obvious evolutionary connotations.
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Orthoselection means (evolutionary theory, historical) The hypothesis that posits that orthogenesis works by means of natural selection..
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Therefore, there is evidence that orthoselection (sensu White, 1973) takes place in a karyotypic format in some lineages and particular formats in others, and could be associated with specific adaptive values that have obvious evolutionary connotations.
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