English Explanatory Dictionary

group selection

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of natural selection whereby traits that may be disadvantageous to the individual can be propagated when they are advantageous to the survival of a group as a whole.

Pronunciation

/ɡɹuːp sɪˈlɛkʃən/

Word forms

group selection
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