evolutionary trap
evolutionary trap · evolutionary traps
The situation of an evolved behaviour or trait of a species becoming detrimental to…The situation of an evolved behaviour or trait of a species becoming detrimental to the survival or reproductive ability of individuals, possibly leading to extinction.
Meaning
2 sensesThe situation of an evolved behaviour or trait of a species becoming detrimental to the survival or reproductive ability of individuals, possibly leading to extinction.
The situation of a rapid ecological change triggering decisions about choice of habitat that are detrimental for an individual; an ecological trap.
Forms
plural: evolutionary traps| Singular | evolutionary trap |
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Synonyms
1 synonymssituation of ecological change triggering bad choices about habitat:ecological trap