evolutionary trap
Meaning
Noun
- The situation of an evolved behaviour or trait of a species becoming detrimental to the survival or reproductive ability of individuals, possibly leading to extinction.
- The situation of a rapid ecological change triggering decisions about choice of habitat that are detrimental for an individual; an ecological trap.
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- ecological trap
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