What is Microevolution? Term that applies mainly to the evolution of whole taxonomic groups over long periods of time. Essentially, large scale at or above level of species. Rationale that relies on observation to form an idea or hypothesis. The genetic composition of an individual. A group of individuals of the same species that can interbreed with each other. The term used to describe changes in a population's gene pool from generation to generation. The genetic composition of an individual large scale at or above level of species. What is Microevolution? A group of individuals of the same Species that can interbreed with each other. Rationale that relies on observation to form an idea or hypothesis. Term that applies mainly to the evolution of whole taxonomic groups over long periods of time. Essentially
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