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  1. evolutionary trap: Wiktionary
  2. Evolutionary trap: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Definitions from Wiktionary (evolutionary trap)

noun:  (biology, evolutionary theory) The situation of an evolved behaviour or trait of a species becoming detrimental to the survival or reproductive ability of individuals, possibly leading to extinction.
noun:  (ecology) The situation of a rapid ecological change triggering decisions about choice of habitat that are detrimental for an individual; an ecological trap.

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