Selective Pressure

Definition

Selective pressure is an environmental factor that causes certain traits to be more or less advantageous, leading to changes in the frequency of those traits over generations.

Related terms

Natural Selection:

This is the process by which species evolve over time as individuals with traits beneficial for their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Adaptation:

These are characteristics or behaviors that increase an organism's chance of survival and reproduction in its environment.

Evolutionary Fitness: This refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.