evolutionary biology

noun

: a discipline of biology concerned with the processes and patterns of biological evolution especially in relation to the diversity of organisms and how they change over time
Speciation still remains one of the biggest mysteries in evolutionary biology.Bob Holmes
see evolutionary developmental biology
evolutionary biologist noun

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The book exposed him to game theory and evolutionary biology, setting him on a lifelong quest to solve the puzzles of human behavior. Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024 However, their potential extends far beyond these applications, particularly in the field of evolutionary biology. Gat Rauner, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024 The new research drew praise from Daniel Lieberman, a Harvard professor of human evolutionary biology who is a leading proponent of the endurance pursuit hypothesis. Joel Achenbach, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024 Despite its name, game theory applies to a broad spectrum of topics beyond traditional games, including economic systems, nuclear deterrence and evolutionary biology. Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for evolutionary biology 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of evolutionary biology was in 1876

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“Evolutionary biology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evolutionary%20biology. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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