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Dictionary » G » Genetic diversity Genetic diversityDefinition noun (1) Genetic variation between and within species, which is measured by determining the proportion of polymorphic loci across the genome, or by the number of heterozygous individuals in a population. (2) The different genetic combinations in a gene pool. (3) The existing genetic variation within a population.
The importance of genetic diversity is evident in terms of survival and adaptability of a species. For instance, a species with high genetic diversity will tend to produce a wider variety of offspring, where some of them may become the most fit variants. In contrast, a species that has little or no genetic diversity will produce offspring that are genetically alike and therefore will likely be susceptible to diseases or problems similar to those of their parent. Hence, little or lack of genetic diversity reduces biological fitness and increases the chances of species extinction.
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Results from our forummutations and dependencies... but it is not science. BTW natural selection and speciation both reduce genetic diversity. Natural selection is horribly, horribly misrepresented by cult leaders (Dawkins ...
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Bees... other hives at 'drone congregation areas'. She does this to maintain genetic diversity as she stores the sperm to use all her life. So here's the question: If around 5 ...
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Re: Increasing Information For Genetic Algorithm... which is less stable will be selected for. The species will have more diversity because of this, and will be less likely to be driven to extinction ... for survival will go on and any ORGANISM (not gene) without any genetic mutations necessary for survival will be eliminated. GENES of that ...
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