anacoenosis

/ænəˈkiːnəsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A process of natural selection in which individuals with a specific genetic trait are more likely to migrate to a new area, resulting in that trait becoming more common in the new population.

“The study of anacoenosis shed light on the unique genetic adaptations of the island’s bird species.”

Synonyms

  • genetic drift
  • population migration

Antonyms

  • genetic equilibrium
  • population stagnation