neo darwinism
/ˌniːoʊ ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/
noun
- The modern version of Darwin's theory of evolution, which combines natural selection with the science of genetics.
- Many high school science classes teach neo-darwinism as the standard model of evolution.
- The professor gave a lecture on neo-darwinism and its impact on biology.
- Neo-darwinism helps explain how small genetic changes lead to new species.