Orthoselection
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orthoselection is a noun meaning (evolutionary theory, historical) The hypothesis that posits that orthogenesis works by means of natural selection.
Meaning
(evolutionary theory, historical) The hypothesis that posits that orthogenesis works by means of natural selection.
More Meanings
- (genetics) The acquisition of a common series of rearrangements within a genetic lineage.
Example Sentences
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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orthoevolution, orthogenesis, orthoplasy, orthogeneticist, orthogenetics, homoselection.
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