Evolutionary Shift

Definition

An evolutionary shift refers to a significant change or transformation in the development or progress of something, often resulting in new and improved characteristics or abilities.

Related terms

Adaptation:

The process by which organisms adjust to their environment through genetic changes or behavioral modifications.

Natural Selection:

The mechanism by which certain traits become more common in a population over generations due to their increased survival and reproductive success.

Speciation: The formation of new species as a result of evolutionary processes such as isolation and genetic divergence.