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Chp. 16, Section 2
Vocab for 16.2 Biology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Directional selection | A type of natural selection in which the most extreme form of a trait is favored and becomes more common |
| Disruptive selection | A type of natural selection in which two extreme forms of a trait are selected |
| Emigration | The movement of an individual or group out of an area |
| Gene flow | The movement of genes into or out of a population due to interbreeding |
| Genetic drift | The random change in an allele frequency in a population |
| Immigration | The movement of an individual or group into an area |
| Sexual selection | An evolutionary mechanism by which traits that increase the ability of individuals to attract or acquire mates appear with increasing frequency in a population; selection in which a mate is chosen on the basis of a particular trait or traits |
| Stabilizing selection | A type of natural selection in which the average form of a trait is favored and becomes more common |