macroevolution
major evolutionary transition from one type of organism to another occurring at the level of the species and higher taxa.
Origin of macroevolution
1Other words from macroevolution
- mac·ro·ev·o·lu·tion·ar·y, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for macroevolution
/ (ˌmækrəʊˌiːvəˈluːʃən) /
biology the evolution of large taxonomic groups such as genera and families
Derived forms of macroevolution
- macroevolutionary, adjective
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Scientific definitions for macroevolution
[ măk′rō-ĕv′ə-lōō′shən ]
Evolution that results in the formation of a new taxonomic group above the level of a species.
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