unnatural selection
Meanings
noun
- 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
Etymology
Play on natural selection.
Synonyms
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