genetic variation

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noun

The diversity in DNA sequences among individuals within a species or population, serving as the raw material for natural selection.

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Importantly, the newer plant populations still contained substantial genetic variation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

A new University at Buffalo-led study, published on July 24 in Science Advances, suggests that brown tree snakes possess far more genetic variation than scientists previously recognized.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026

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Possible Synonyms

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polymorphism

other words

genetic diversity
gene pool diversity
heritable differences
biological diversity
allelic variation

Possible Antonyms

clonal population
monomorphism
genetic homogeneity
genetic bottleneck
inbreeding