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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > evolutionary biology > evolution > selection pressure
Preferred Term:

selection pressure

Definition:
The selection pressure is defined as the degree to which the better individuals are favoured. The higher the selection pressured, the more the better individuals are favoured.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
evolution
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • evolutionary pressure
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/286571
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