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evolutionary

[ev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-ee, ee-vuh-] / ˌɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i, ˌi və- /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to evolution or development
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Because little was known about mating patterns in wild belugas, the team developed predictions based on evolutionary theory and what scientists already knew about the species.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Together, these findings reinforce a growing theme in evolutionary biology.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Studying these early evolutionary experiments helps scientists better understand how life developed and adapted over time.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Led by evolutionary biologist Jianzhi Zhang, the research suggests that helpful mutations may be far more common than long standing theory predicts.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

In part, the answer depends upon evolutionary reasoning.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond



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