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