Macro Evolution

Macro Evolution: The evolution, which results in the production of new adaptive types through a process of population fragmentation and genetic divergence, is known as macro evolution. It operates above the species level and results in the splitting of the population of a species into several subgroups, each of which exhibits changes in a definite adaptive direction. These changes are known as adaptive trends and the phenomenon as the adaptive radiation or macro evolution. It means macro evolution is actually adaptive radiation. Features of Macro Evolution: Macro Evolution occurs on account of mutations. Macro Evolution occurs in those populations, which … Continue reading Macro Evolution