Evolutionary mismatch

Evolutionary mismatch (also "mismatch theory" or "evolutionary trap") is the evolutionary biology concept that a previously advantageous trait may become maladaptive due to change in the environment, especially when change is rapid. It is said this takes place in animals.

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Evolutionary mismatch

Evolutionary mismatch (also "mismatch theory" or "evolutionary trap") is the evolutionary biology concept that a previously advantageous trait may become maladaptive due to change in the environment, especially when change is rapid. It is said this takes place in animals.

Source: Wikipedia "Evolutionary mismatch" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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