MICROEVOLUTION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

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

Categories: Evolution, Organic evolution, Phylogeny, Phylogenesis

Synonyms

Microevolution

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micro – A related word in the same word family.

evolution – A related word in the same word family.

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