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Define selective pressure

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A selective pressure is any reason for an organism with a certain phenotype to either have a benefit of survival, or a disadvantage.

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Selective pressure is any phenomena which alters the behavior and fitness of living organisms within a given environment. It is the driving force of evolution and natural selection, and it can be divided into two types of pressure: biotic or abiotic.

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