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dis·rup·tive se·lec·tion

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  1. Disruptive selection

    Disruptive selection, also called diversifying selection, describes changes in population genetics in which extreme values for a trait are favored over intermediate values. In this case, the variance of the trait increases and the population is divided into two distinct groups.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of disruptive selection in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of disruptive selection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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