Evolution

Definition of Evolution as it relates to Science, Earth Science, Ecology

Evolution, as understood within Ecology and Earth Science branches of Science, describes the processes by which species change over time. It encompasses genetic variation, natural selection, adaptation to environmental pressures, and speciation - the formation of new species. In this context, it's about how organisms evolve in response to ecological factors and changes in their environment.

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