orthoselection

noun 2

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noun

1

The hypothesis that posits that orthogenesis works by means of natural selection.

2

The acquisition of a common series of rearrangements within a genetic lineage.

Therefore, there is evidence that orthoselection (sensu White, 1973) takes place in a karyotypic format in some lineages and particular formats in others, and could be associated with specific adaptive values that have obvious evolutionary connotations.

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