Species Change

Definition

Species change refers to the process by which populations of organisms evolve over time, leading to differences in physical or behavioral traits among individuals within a population or between different populations.

Related terms

Evolution:

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Genetic Variation:

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population.

Speciation:

The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.