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Change in allele frequencies that occurs over time within a population

Microevolution is the change in allele frequencies that occurs over time within a population. This change is due to four different processes: mutation, selection, gene flow and genetic drift. This change happens over a relatively short amount of time compared to the changes termed macroevolution. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: MicroevolutionA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Microevolution of Polymer–Bitumen Phase Interaction in High-Viscosity Modified Bitumen during the Aging of Reactive Oxygen SpeciesInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: BiologyThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Genome Microevolution of Chikungunya Viruses Causing the Indian Ocean OutbreakCited 1,017 times
  5. Go sideways: Glossary of genetics and evolutionary biologyA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: EvolutionA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun Small-scale changes in the history of life, such as changes in allele frequencies in a population (over a few generations); also known as change at or below the species level.

🗂️ The subject at a glance

  1. Difference from macroevolution
  2. Four processes
  3. Origin and extended use of the term

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

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