cline
cline / klīn/ • n. a continuum with an infinite number of gradations from one extreme to the other. ∎ Biol. a gradation in one or more characteristics within a species or other taxon, esp. between different populations.See also ecocline.DERIVATIVES: clin·al / ˈklīnl/ adj.
cline
cline Gradual change in gene frequencies or character states within a species, across its geographic distribution.
cline
cline A gradual change in gene frequencies or character states within a species across its geographic distribution. Compare area-effect speciation.
cline
cline A gradual change in gene frequencies or character states within a species across its geographic distribution.
cline
cline A gradual variation in the characteristics of a species or population over its geographical range. It occurs in response to varying environmental factors, such as soil type or climate.
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