Look up: evolution

1. evolution
   Darwin's definition: descent with modification. The term has been variously used and abused since Darwin to include everything from the origin of man to the origin of life.
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2. Evolution
   a change in the allele frequencies within a population
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3. Evolution
   Evolution is a process in which the gene pool of a population gradually (over millions of years) changes in response to environmental pressures, natural selection, and genetic mutations. All forms of life came into being by this process.
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4. Evolution
   A process operating on populations that involves variation among individuals, traits being inheritable, and a level of fitness for individuals that is a function of the possessed traits. Over relatively long periods of time, the distribution of inheritable traits will tend to reflect the fitness tha...
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5. Evolution
   The long-term process through which a population of organisms accumulats genetic changes that enable its members to successfully adapt to environmental conditions and to better exploit food resources.
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6. Evolution
   Gradual change to a process over time / A belief system / Search technique, details ...
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7. Evolution
   Evolution is the lengthy biological process through which new species emerge. This is as a result of gradual alterations to the genetics of existing species. The environment a species finds itself in strongly influences its evolution over time. Dinosaurs RIP!
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8. evolution
   [n] - (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
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9. Evolution
   A theory that tries to explain the variety of all living things. It suggests that living things adapt so that they can survive in their environment. See also: Darwin, Charles.
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10. evolution
    (Learning Modules / Biology / DNA / Glossary) The theory that all living things have been produced from simpler, more primitive ones by a series of gradual changes brought about by chance over immense periods of time.
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11. Evolution
    Tendency of proteins to have their sequence/conformation/function altered over time as a result of genetic mutation. The natural mechanism by which new protein functions and variations are produced and selected
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12. evolution
    Natural selection, the survival of the fittest, is the driving force behind evolution and is measured by a species viability and fecundity. Governed by Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection
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13. Evolution
    Evolution: The continuing process of change, especially in reference to natural selection. Charles Darwin (1809-82) noted that successful species produce more offspring in each generation than are needed to replace the adults who die. Not all offspring survive. Some creatures or plants struggle to s...
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14. evolution
    the process of gradual change,generally development but also degeneration,in the attributes of organisms through successive generations Category: Medicine
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15. Evolution
    Ev`o·lu'tion noun [ Latin evolutio an unrolling: confer French évolution evolution. See Evolve .] 1. The act of unfolding or unrolling; hence, in the process of growth; development; as, the evolution of a flower fro...
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16. evolution
    1. An unrolling. ... 2. A process of development in which an organ or organism becomes more and more complex by the differentiation of its parts, a continuous and progressive change according to certain laws and by means of resident forces. ... Origin: L. Evolutio ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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17. evolution
    organic evolution noun (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
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18. evolution
    (ev″ә-loo´shәn) the process of development in which an organ or organism becomes more and more complex by the differentiation of its parts; a continuous and progressive change according to certain laws and by means of resident forces. convergent evolution the devel...
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19. Evolution
    • (n.) The formation of an involute by unwrapping a thread from a curve as an evolute. • (n.) The act of unfolding or unrolling; hence, in the process of growth; development; as, the evolution of a flower from a bud, or an animal from the egg. • (n.) That theory of generation which su...
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20. Evolution
    (from the article `Mondrian, Piet`) ...material elements began to merge with the overall spiritual message of his work. He concentrated on depicting large forms in nature, such as the ...
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21. evolution
    theory in biology postulating that the various types of plants, animals, and other living things on Earth have their origin in other preexisting ... [151 related articles]
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22. evolution
    (L. evolutio, from e out + volvere to roll) 1. an unrolling. 2. a process of development in which an organ or organism becomes more and more complex by the differentiation of its parts; a continuous and progressive change according to certain laws and by means of resident forces.
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23. evolution
    evolution The continuing process of change from one state or condition to another or from one form to another.
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24. Evolution
    Is a process by which species come to possess genetic adaptations to their environment. Its mechanism is natural selection. It also requires genetic mutations.
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25. evolution
    evolution, concept that embodies the belief that existing animals and plants developed by a process of gradual, continuous change from previously existing forms. This theory, also known as descent with modification, constitutes organic evolution. Inorganic evolution, on the other hand, is concerned ...
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