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English natural selection Natural selection is the differential contribution of offspring to the next generation by various genetic types belonging to the same populations. Natural selection favors those genotypes that manage to produce and rear successfully the most offspring. selection
artificial selection
French sélection naturelle Apport génétique à la génération suivante par plusieurs géniteurs qui appartiennent aux mêmes populations. La sélection naturelle favorise les génotypes qui produisent les descendants les plus résistants. sélection
sélection artificielle
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Portuguese selecção natural Selecção natural é a contribuição diferencial da descendência para a geração seguinte. A selecção natural promove o genótipo que consegue produzir mais descendência. selecção
selecção artificial
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