study guides for every class

that actually explain what's on your next test

Microevolution

from class:

AP Biology

Definition

Microevolution refers to small-scale evolutionary changes that happen within a population over relatively short periods of time. These changes involve alterations in allele frequencies and are responsible for variation within a single species.

ยฉ 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
APยฎ and SATยฎ are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.