unnatural selection

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The selection of certain genes caused by the actions of humans, especially the intentional intervention in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits; eugenics, selective breeding or culling.

Word forms

unnatural selection

Etymology

Play on natural selection.

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