What does "anagenesis" mean?

The evolution of a new species by the large scale change in gene frequency so that the new species replaces the old rather than branching to produce an additional species.

What is a synonym for "anagenesis"?

Common synonyms include: telogenesis.

Anagenesis

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Noun

1
The evolution of a new species by the large scale change in gene frequency so that the new species replaces the old rather than branching to produce an additional species. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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telogenesis

Etymology

From ana- + -genesis.

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