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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▸ 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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evolutionary stable strategy,
evolutionary theory,
evolutionarily stable strategy,
group selection,
exaptation,
adaptationism,
selection,
extinction event,
evolutionary biology,
natural selection,
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